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Wolfe, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to her share of proceeds from sale of former marital home in which she claimed a valid homestead exemption. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Choice Between Federal and State Law; Alternative Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-086

Wells, In re

Ruling
Court exercised discretion to continue Chapter 13 case administration after debtor's death asthe case was close to completion. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Death or Incompetency of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-099

Eagle Bear Inc., In re

Ruling
Debtor campground was not a contractor and thus was not liable for Native American nation’scontractor excise tax. (Bankr. D. Mont.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 25, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-084

Kake Tribal Corp., In re

Ruling
Creditors were not entitled to have Chapter 11 case reopened as the plan was confirmed morethan 20 years ago and the present dispute was based on state court decisions. (Bankr. D. Alaska)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-057

Blanco, In re

Ruling
Creditor violated the discharge injunction when it commenced state-court action to collect prepetition claims that were discharged. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 10, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-035

Rodriguez, In re--Rodriguez v. Hotchkiss

Ruling
Judgment debt was nondischargeable where debtor had violated state securities laws because the debtor fully participated in the state court action. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-011

Easterday Ranches, Inc., In re

Ruling
No reduction of the requested fees was warranted as the offending plans advancednegotiations and provided a framework for the consensual plan that the court ultimatelyconfirmed. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons; Grounds for Denial of

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-077

Gordon Bros. Cellars, In re--Kamiak Vineyards Inc. v. Gordon

Ruling
Debtors' proposed Subchapter V joint plan of reorganization was confirmed as it had beenproposed in good faith and not by any means forbidden by law. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-044

Schultz, In re

Ruling
Incarcerated debtor's requests for waivers of requirements to attend meeting of creditors andattend financial management course denied. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Meetings of Creditors and Equity Security Holders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-054

McCary Meats, LLC, In re

Ruling
Debtor's plan was confirmed as the plan was accepted by each holder of a claim or interest andby at least one non-insider class of impaired creditors. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Requirements.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2021 , LexisNexis #0421-071