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Norton, In re

Ruling
Court discharged debt as debtor’s partial repayments showed no intent to defraud. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-064

Lewis, In re

Ruling
Court ruled that creditor’s claim was unenforceable because the underlying 2004 judgment expired under 20-year revival limit. (Bankr. M.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Extension of Time; Actions Against Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-051

Hudson, In re

Ruling
Court found that the Debtors' income was insufficient to make the payments under the reaffirmation agreement after accounting for expenses. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-088

Wheeler, In re

Ruling
Debtor denied discharge for knowingly omitting business interests, while debt from robocalls was discharged as no willful injury was proven. (Bankr. M.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-068

McWhorter, In re

Ruling
Motion to avoid lien denied as foreclosure judgment did not convert consensual mortgage lien into a judicial lien. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-061

Bright Green Corp., In re

Ruling
Debtor’s state court case allowed to proceed as court found state law issues and judicial economy justified lifting the stay. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-059

H & H Fast Props., In re

Ruling
Court enforced settlement agreement as debtor could not evade obligations by withdrawing motion for approval. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-074

Smith, In re--Keasler v. Smith

Ruling
Court excepted debt from discharge as debtor made false representations with intent to deceive. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-063

Samy, In re

Ruling
Debtors failed to show cause to waive safeguards for foreign accounts as potential cost of compliance alone did not justify noncompliance. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Money of Estates; Requirements of Non-U.S. Guaranteed Entities with Which Deposit or Investment Is Made.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-055

Corey, In re

Ruling
Court assessed damages against bankruptcy petition preparer for failing to ensure required forms were filed. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-053