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§ 707(a)

Canandaigua Land Dev., LLC, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 case dismissed because there has been unreasonable delay in the liquidation of theestate's only asset. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause; Unreasonable Delay by Debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 29, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-013

Dini, In re

Ruling
Debtor established a valid defense of laches by proving that creditor's delay in filing his motion to dismiss was unreasonable and inexcusable as it exposed debtor to prolonged uncertainty about his legal rights and forced debtor to incur significant litigation expenses. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
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 April 06, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-056

In re Carter

Ruling
Insurer lacked standing to seek dismissal of involuntary petition for bad faith as insurer didnot yet face a concrete and particularized injury that is actual or imminent. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
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 January 20, 2017 , LexisNexis #0217-092

In re Iredia

Ruling
Case dismissed with prejudice and two-year refiling bar as debtor’s efforts to conceal andmisrepresent assets amounted to bad faith. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Should debtor’s case be dismissed for bad faith and with a refiling bar?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 16, 2016 , LexisNexis #1016-060

In re Copeland

Ruling
Case dismissed due to debtor’s failure to timely file schedules or appear at two creditors’meetings. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Should debtor’s second case filed within one year be dismissed?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 01, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-126

In re Herrera

Ruling
Debtor who filed bankruptcy after receiving bad advice granted a voluntary dismissal.
Issue(s)
Did debtor demonstrate sufficient cause for a voluntary dismissal?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 15, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-051

In re Asset Resolution Corp.

Ruling
Case dismissed where debtor was using bankruptcy as a litigation tactic.
Issue(s)
Should chapter 7 case be dismissed as allegedly filed as a litigation tactic and not to liquidate assets for benefit of creditors?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2016 , LexisNexis #0616-058

In re Wilson

Ruling
Case dismissed for bad faith based on totality of the circumstances. (Bankr. D. Md.)
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 March 30, 2016 , LexisNexis #1116-030

In re Atlas Red-D Mix Inc.

Ruling
Chapter 7 case of debtor that had been out of business for more than two years dismissed for bad faith.
Issue(s)
Should case of debtor that had been out of business for two years and had only one large creditor be dismissed for bad faith?

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 10, 2015 , LexisNexis #0116-028

In re Sanger-Morales

Ruling
Voluntary dismissal to allow debtor to file a new petition and obtain a more favorable discharge denied due to prejudice to tax creditors.
Issue(s)
Could debtor be granted a voluntary dismissal in order to file a second case and receive a discharge of all tax debts?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 21, 2015 , LexisNexis #1115-093