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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

Silver Star of Nev., Inc., In re--Payne v. Sparkman

Ruling
Complaint failed to adequately identify the property assets trustee seeks to be declared property of the bankruptcy estate. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 24, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-090

McWhorter, In re

Ruling
Court denied debtors' motion to reconsider due to procedurally deficient pleading challenging stay relief. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Title 11 Cases and Core Proceedings; Core Proceedings; Stay Litigation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-048

Darter, In re--Gould v. Liebl-Weaver

Ruling
Counsel's mistake in miscalculating the appeal deadline based on a misunderstanding of the readily accessible and unambiguous rules was within counsel's control and could not constitute excusable neglect. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Time for Filing Notice of Appeal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-099

Frontline Med. Servs. LLC, In re--Busch Law Firm, LLC v. Frontline Med. Servs. LLC I

Ruling
Bankruptcy court erred in confirming plan by applying the incorrect feasibility test for a nonconsensual Subchapter V plan. (B.A.P. 10th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on December 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0325-016

Mudd, In re

Ruling
Debtors’ attorney could not unbundle essential bankruptcy legal services. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-077

Gross, In re--New Falls Corp. v. Gross

Ruling
Claim preclusion prevented relitigating the issue of nondischargeability. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Debt Excepted from Discharge in a Prior Bankruptcy Case.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-043

In re Conkle v. Skyline Air Ops, Inc. (In re Conkle)

Ruling
Issue preclusion could not apply to a creditor's nondischargeability claim as the orders in astate court action did not contain sufficiently detailed facts. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-039

Bilyeu, In re--Peoples Bank & Trust Co. v. Bilyeu

Ruling
Debt was dischargeable as creditor did not state a claim for willful and malicious injury.(Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-037

Walters, In re

Ruling
Debtor could sell property free and clear where mortgage's dragnet clause did not make thereal property secured by the mortgage also security for all of the eight subsequent loans.(Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 03, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-006