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Detlefs, In re

Ruling
Voluntary Chapter 7 petition was not subject to dismissal for bad faith as the debtor was unemployed, had minimal income and assets, and did not act in bad faith. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-017

Fryerson, In re

Ruling
Presumption of abuse rebutted as debtor showed that her income had significantly changed and it was now well below the median for a family of two in her state. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-019

Briars, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to dismiss was denied as debtor's reduced income and additional expenses due to her changed financial circumstances constituted special circumstances to rebut the presumption of abuse. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-018

Ellison, In re

Ruling
Court conditionally dismissed Chapter 7 case as abusive based on totality of circumstances.(Bankr. E.D. Mo.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 05, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-019

Madsen, In re

Ruling
Court denied creditor's motion to dismiss Chapter 7 case as hallmarks of bad faith weremissing. (Bankr. D.N.J.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 02, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-018

Batt, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's case denied as the bankruptcy court found no allegations of extravagantspending or inability to pay debts when incurred that would support a finding of an abuse ofthe provisions of Chapter 7. (Bankr. E.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 31, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-093

Callaway, In re

Ruling
Debtor's marijuana-related business interests did not justify dismissal where debtor’sactivities were not directly prohibited by Controlled Substances Act. (Bankr. N.D. Cal.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 26, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-092

Hozey, In re

Ruling
Court found that debtor's bankruptcy schedules and statements, particularly those disclosingher income, did not reasonably and accurately reflect her financial condition. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-017

Richardson Foods, Inc., In re

Ruling
Motion to dismiss denied as subrogation and pledge agreements indicated creditors werecreditors of the debtor's parent entity rather than the debtor. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 19, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-064

Sczepanski, In re

Ruling
Debtors' Chapter 7 case was subject to dismissal for abuse as tax liens should not have beenfactored into the means test. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-096