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Carson, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of Chapter 13 case was warranted as debtor offered no credible reason for failing toappear at scheduled meetings and had not filed a confirmable plan. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-022

Bear Communs., LLC, In re--Goldstein v. Niles

Ruling
Bankruptcy court recommended that when the claims were ready for trial, the district courtwithdraw the reference as to claims on which the moving defendants had a right to a jury trial.(Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Withdrawal of Reference by District Court.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-099

Goodwin, In re

Ruling
Debtor's proposed private sale of equipment, including a rock crusher essential to debtor’sbusiness in one transaction was denied and the property was ordered to be auctioned. (Bankr.D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Additional Property Where Debtor is an Individual.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2022 , LexisNexis #1222-045

Goodwin, In re

Ruling
Creditor's motion to amend its proof of claim was granted as the sale price achieved at auctionwas the appropriate indication for the value of the secured portion of the creditor's claim.(Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim; Valuation of Creditor’s Interest.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-056

Elite Transp. LLC, In re

Ruling
Interim fee application filed by debtor's counsel in an attempt to accelerate payment denied.(Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Interim Compensation.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 05, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-052

Kinderknecht, In re

Ruling
Debtors' motion for a determination their mortgage payment was current and for sanctionswas granted as the bank failed to timely notify the debtors of changes to their interest rate andescrow account payment requirements. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #0323-049

Bradshaw, In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where debtor failed to timely file a confirmable plan within 18months and prejudiced creditors from the unreasonable delay despite many of the securedcreditors having already obtained stay relief to proceed on their collateral. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Dismissal for Cause on Request of Party in Interest.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-047

Emporia Prop. Grp., LLC, In re--Stolte v. Blue Consulting, LLC

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where complaint failed to allege a fraudulent concealment claimagainst defendants and failed to allege a claim for unjust enrichment as the complaintcontained nothing but a conclusory allegation of benefit. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Disallowance of Claims for Recoverable Property and

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-036

Parsons, In re--Parsons v. Parsons

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to pursue a sale of his and co-owners' interests in the property as theproperty was not used in the production, transmission, or distribution for sale of electricenergy or natural gas for heat, light, or power. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property; Sale of Estate and Co-Owner Interests.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 23, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-058

Graham, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not allowed to amend her confirmed Chapter 13 plan to provide that futurepayments of attorney fees be directed to her current counsel. (Bankr. D. Kan.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 16, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-028