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Nelsen, In re

Ruling
Court did not have general discretion to deny a Chapter 11 debtor's request to convert to Chapter 7 where the limited exceptions did not apply and bad faith was not present. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0425-092

Coakley, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss nondischargeability proceeding denied since the heightened pleading requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 9(b) were satisfied. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-034

Hozey, In re

Ruling
Court found that debtor's bankruptcy schedules and statements, particularly those disclosingher income, did not reasonably and accurately reflect her financial condition. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-017

Gialamas, In re--Gialamas v. Fiduciary Partners Trust Co.

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to a determination of dischargeability of debts to the ex-wife or fatheras he never made either a party to the proceeding. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Discharge; Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 27, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-018

Yellow Cab Affiliation, Inc., In re

Ruling
Court exercised its authority to lift the stay to permit the appeals in state court action toproceed. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-034

Solt, In re--Rabo Agrifinance LLC v. Solt

Ruling
Debtor was denied a discharge as he admitted that he failed to keep or preserve records of thetransactions related to the disposition of the collateral for certain loans, which were in default.(Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-069

Geheren, In re

Ruling
Plan modification motion denied as not proposing equal monthly payments. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-099

Siner, In re

Ruling
Monetary obligations claimed by ex-wife were not in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support and not entitled to priority. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Priorities; Order of Priorities.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-084

Klawitter, In re--Layng v. Klawitter

Ruling
Debtors were denied a discharge as evidence showed that both debtors intentionallytransferred or concealed property with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud creditors. (Bankr.N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-019

Hall, In re

Ruling
Case ordered converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 as debtor had failed to pay U.S. Trusteefees and recent monthly operating reports showed expenses vastly exceeded any income,profits or new money. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 06, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-096