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Esposito, In re--Ferris, Thompson & Zweig, Ltd. v. Esposito

Ruling
Debtor's motion to dismiss granted as the law firm failed to plausibly allege facts thatamounted to embezzlement as opposed to simple breach of contract. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 12, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-007

Huston, In re

Ruling
Confirmation of debtor's proposed plan was denied due to bad faith. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Objections; Considerations on Objection By Trustee or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2021 , LexisNexis #1121-096

Lemiszka, In re--Lemiszka v. Lemiszka

Ruling
Debt was not excepted from discharge as the evidence did not show that debtor's allegedlyfalse representations were false when made or made with the intention to deceive the creditunion. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 29, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-060

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

Hall, In re--Hall v. Hall

Ruling
Permissive abstention was warranted because issues as to whether a partnership existedunder state law and the rights of partners were plainly not exclusive to bankruptcy law.(Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Discretionary Abstention.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-024

Moore v. Reis (In re Moore)

Ruling
Debtors were barred from bringing their claims for violation of the stay in their Hawaiibankruptcy as the stay against debtor wife expired 30 days after filing. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 08, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-054

Castleman, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 estate received the benefit of appreciation in the estate's property value for theperiod between the filing of a Chapter 13 case its conversion to a Chapter 7 case asappreciation was not a distinct and separate asset under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. W.D.Wash.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Conversion; Property of the Estate in Cases Converted from Chapter 13;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 04, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-077

Sandberg, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss debtor's bankruptcy on the ground that granting relief would constituteabuse granted in part. (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 March 24, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-041

Sandberg, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss debtor's bankruptcy on the ground that granting relief would constituteabuse granted in part. (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 March 24, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-041

Hoover, In re--Hoover v. Quality Loan Serv. Corp.

Ruling
Foreclosure sale to a third-party purchaser was void where irrelevant technicalities as to title,successor in interest status, and assumption of the loan did not counter the debtor's interest inthe property at the time of the bankruptcy. (Bankr. W.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 08, 2021 , LexisNexis #0321-063