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Goetz, In re--Goetz v. Weber

Ruling
Bankruptcy court correctly concluded that post-petition, preconversion, nonexempt equity resulting from market appreciation and payments toward a mortgage lien accrued for the benefit of the bankruptcy estate upon conversion. (B.A.P. 8th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-053

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 :
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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-011

Sphere Acquisition, LLC v. Bella Hosp. Grp., LLC (In re Bella Hosp. Grp., LLC)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court erred in dismissing debtor's involuntary Chapter 7 case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction as the petitioning creditor's failure to file the required statement was not jurisdictional. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Commencement.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-052

Asociado de Puerto Rico v. Nieves (In re Nieves, Libre--Asociación de Empleados del Estado

Ruling
Plan was properly affirmed over creditor's objection because it properly treated the creditor's secured claim and did not impermissibly modify the monthly payment or other contract terms. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 02, 2023 , LexisNexis #0423-017

Sharma, In re--Sharma v. Pappalardo

Ruling
Summary affirmance of the bankruptcy court's order denying debtor's motion to reconsiderits order dismissing her chapter 13 case was warranted as the debtor's brief did not complywith Rule 8014. (B.A.P. 1st Cir.)
Issue(s)
Briefs.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-097

Wood, In re--Wood v. Wheatly

Ruling
Judgment in fraudulent conveyance proceeding affirmed as appellant did not establish that agenuine issue of material fact existed regarding actual intent to hinder, delay, and defraud ajudgment. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-062

Powell, In re--TICO Constr. Co. v. Van Meter

Ruling
Debtor had a right to dismiss his Chapter 13 case even in the face of allegations of bad faith orabuse of the bankruptcy process. (B.A.P. 9th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal on Request of Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 21, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-021

Reichel, In re--Reichel v. Jensen-Carter

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion by denying debtor's repeated motions to reopenhis case as the underlying purpose was the reversing of his criminal conviction. (B.A.P. 8thCir.)
Issue(s)
Closing and Reopening Cases; When to Reopen.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0123-52

Richards, In re

Ruling
Debtor could not exempt proceeds from the prepetition sale of her former residence as she hadno meaningful ability to occupy the property in the future and presented no evidence of eitherintent or ability to the trial court. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-007

Richards, In re

Ruling
Debtor could not exempt proceeds from the pre-petition sale of her former residence as shehad no meaningful ability to occupy the property. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Interest in Residential Property or Burial Plot.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-027