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Southard v. Educ. Credit Mgmt. Corp. (In re Southard)

Ruling
Debtor was not granted an undue hardship discharge of the debtor's student loans since the debtor failed to prove that the debtor was living a minimal lifestyle without unnecessary expenses.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff, a chapter 7 debtor, sought a discharge of his educational loans pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8). Defendant was the creditor.

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opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2006 , LexisNexis #0306-022

Manuel v. Walker (In re Zimmer)

Ruling
Trustee was entitled to avoid property transfer since it was clear the parents of one of the debtors had intended to transfer more than bare legal title.
Procedural posture

The case was before the court upon plaintiff chapter 7 trustee's complaint against defendant transferees seeking to avoid and recover a transfer of real property pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 548.

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opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2006 , LexisNexis #0506-025