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Grant, In re

Ruling
Debt obligation arising from divorce was not a nondischargeable domestic support obligationbut arose from an equitable division of property and debts. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Priorities; Order of Priorities; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-008

Gorkin, In re--1st Rate Constr. v. Gorkin

Ruling
Summary judgment in favor of defendant debtor on a claim was not warranted as the allegedfacts raised by plaintiff presented a genuine issue in material fact. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 17, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-037

Olson, In re--Ellis v. Olson

Ruling
Debtor established that quit claim deeds did not involve transfers of the estate's interests inproperty. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-016

Mendenhall, In re--Kim v. Mendenhall

Ruling
Creditor's amended complaint failed to plead sufficient facts to support a claim of fraud orfraudulent misrepresentation against any person. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 13, 2023 , LexisNexis #1123-032

Madrid, In re

Ruling
Debtor's inheritance from her mother late in her plan period was property of the estate as it was acquired more than 180 days after the petition date. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 18, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-023

Shippy, In re

Ruling
Lien held against the debtors' real property for overpayment of workers’ compensationbenefits was a judicial lien and was avoidable. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-007

Davis, In re

Ruling
Debtors who filed jointly and owned their home as community property were entitled todouble their homestead exemption cap to $340,700. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Limitation on Homestead Exemption; Applicability.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 06, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-062

Cotton, In re

Ruling
Debtor's homestead exemption was limited to $170,350 as his felony conviction demonstratedthat the filing of his Chapter 7 bankruptcy case was an abuse of the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr.W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; When Homestead May Not be Exempted; Property Acquired Postpetition; Felonious Conduct by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-030

Vandevco Ltd., In re--Cerner Middle East Ltd. v. Belbadi Enters., LLC

Ruling
Adversary proceeding alleging breach of contract was dismissed because the United ArabEmirates (UAE) was an adequate alternative forum. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Procedures.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-048

Sine, In re

Ruling
Debtors' plan had to provide for the secured claim of the boat in the amount of the presentvalue instead of the entire contract debt. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of Lien and Distribution of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 24, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-024