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Clark, In re--Clark v. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

Ruling
Mortgagee's motion for summary judgment was denied where it failed to file a response to the trustee's final cure notice despite being advised that sanctions could be imposed for such failure. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence; Response to Notice of Final Cure Payment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #0119-058

Hedman, In re--Barrett Bros., LLC v. Hedman

Ruling
Debts were not excepted from discharge where there was insufficient evidence to find that debtor's promise to grant creditors an equity interest in his restaurant was an empty promise when it was made. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
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 July 02, 2018 , LexisNexis #0818-044

Quiroz, In re--Quiroz v. United States

Ruling
Debt to the IRS was excepted from discharge where IRS failed to prove that debtor willfullyattempted to evade his payment. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Taxes; Fraud or Evasion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 10, 2018 , LexisNexis #0518-074

Oslin, In re--Armstrong v. Oslin

Ruling
Claim dismissed as debtor's liability for her employee's unlawful service of liquor to a minorwas vicarious. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-013

Oslin, In re--Armstrong v. Oslin

Ruling
Claim dismissed as debtor's liability for her employee's unlawful service of liquor to a minorwas vicarious. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-013

Quiroz, In re--Quiroz v. United States ex rel. IRS

Ruling
Motion for summary judgment granted in part as debtor was nevertheless entitled to present evidence to rebut the inference of his willfulness in evading paying his tax liabilities. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Taxes; Fraud or Evasion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 11, 2017 , LexisNexis #1017-039

Swenning, In re

Ruling
Application for approval and final allowance of compensation denied in part where counsel services were not allowed as they were not reasonably likely to benefit the estate. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers; Determination of Amount; Compensation Disallowed; Unnecessary, Duplicative or Nonbeneficial Services.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 20, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-091

Swenning, In re

Ruling
Court allowed trustee to recover only part of the fees he requested as most disbursements thatwere after he was appointed were made by the debtor's professional corporation. (Bankr. N.D.Okla.)
Issue(s)
Limitation on Compensation of Trustee; Compensation for Services Under Chapter 7 or 11.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 14, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-062

Moore, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion for summary judgment not warranted as court concluded that record was insufficient to determine whether the tax penalties were compensatory or punitive. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fines, Penalties, or Forfeitures Owed to Governmental Unit.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 08, 2017 , LexisNexis #0417-046

In re Macco Props. Inc.

Ruling
Objection to trustee's attorneys' fees precluded by doctrine of unclean hands.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 11 trustee's counsel's fee application be allowed over objection of debtor's sole equity owner?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on September 10, 2015 , LexisNexis #1215-075