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§ 727(a)(4)

Tzabari, In re--Walnut Meadows, LLC v. Tzabari

Ruling
Nondischargeability claim failed as the weight of the evidence could not sustain a ruling thatthe debtor's failure to remove a mobile home from the plaintiff's property caused a "willfuland malicious" injury to the plaintiff. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 04, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-094

Maniscalco, In re

Ruling
Denial of discharge denied as creditor failed to prove that debtor knowingly and fraudulentlymisstated the value of his equity interest as alleged in Count II of the complaint so as toconstitute a false oath. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 15, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-92

Ravasia, In re--Garvin v. Ravasia

Ruling
Debtors' discharge was denied due to debtor husband’s knowing and fraudulentmisrepresentation of income on Schedule I. (Bankr. E.D. Wash.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0920-094

Lang Chin, In re--784 Cafe Inc. v. Lang Chin

Ruling
Unsecured creditors' summary judgment motion denied where defendant's statement that he was not suspended from legal practice was immaterial to his business transactions. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 07, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-042

Richmond, In re--DFWMM Holdings, LLC v. Richmond

Ruling
Debtor’s false statements were not grounds for denial of discharge where debtor did not havefraudulent intent as he reasonably relied on advice of Counsel. (Bankr. M.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 24, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-070

Hickman, In re--The Shank, LLC v. Hickman

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied as court concluded that the material and cumulative nature ofdebtor's misstatements and omissions were more than sufficient to establish a pattern offalsity. (Bankr. W.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 17, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-045

Van Auken, In re--McDermott v. Van Auken

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied where debtor's petition and schedules regarding his incomefailed to meet the minimum threshold of reliability. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 14, 2020 , LexisNexis #0320-093

Gregory, In re--Meadows v. Gregory

Ruling
Subpoenas issued to legal representatives of debtor were quashed as the communications theymade were not relevant to the pertinent allegations in the complaint, or to § 727(a)(4)(A).(Bankr. S.D. W. Va.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 02, 2020 , LexisNexis #0220-045

Perez, In re

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied as he intentionally failed to disclose assets and income to avoidcollection of the judgment against him. (B.A.P. 6th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud.

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 30, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-018

Gillis, In re--Jenzack Partners, LLC v. Gillis

Ruling
Creditor failed to make case for denial of discharge where court deemed that there were noknowing and fraudulent oaths made by the debtor or any reckless disregard for the truthrelating to the case. (Bankr. D. Mass.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 26, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-019