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§ 547(c)(8)

Smith, In re--Smith v. Bro. Loan & Fin. Co.

Ruling
Debtor’s final payment to a creditor under a garnishment was an avoidable preference. (Bankr.E.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Preferences; Exceptions to Avoidance; Certain Consumer Debts.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-066

In re Jacobs

Ruling
Small preference exception to avoidance applied to preference period wage withholdings of less than $600.
Issue(s)
Were less than $600 garnished from debtor's wages during the preference period subject to turnover?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 30, 2014 , LexisNexis #0415-053

Pierce v. Collections Assocs. (In re Pierce)

Ruling
Debtor could not recover preference period garnishment that was less than $600.
Issue(s)
Did bankruptcy court err in finding that debtors were not entitled to recover garnished funds.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 30, 2013 , LexisNexis #0114-091