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No Rust Rebar, Inc., In re--Slott v. Smith

Ruling
Court avoided post-petition transfer of stock sale proceeds to debtor’s principal made without court approval. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Post-petition Transactions.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-066

Johnson, In re

Ruling
Court upheld partial commission claim for auction of estate property as debtor agreed to terms and estate benefited, but denied full commission due to lack of court approval and improper handling of motor vehicles. (Bankr. S.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-052

Jackson Hosp. & Clinic, In re

Ruling
Court denied approval of professionals who had existing relationship with debtor to represent non-debtor medical board that leased equipment to debtor due to potential conflict of interest. (Bankr. M.D. Ala.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Who May Be Employed.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-053

Thomas, In re--21st Mortg. Corp. v. Thomas

Ruling
Court confirmed debtors' Chapter 13 plan, ruling manufactured home loan not subject to "motor vehicle" classification. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-047

Coast, LLC (Adventure Coast, LLC), Northwest Ga. Factoring Grp. v. Adventure

Ruling
Court barred debtor from removing state court case against debtor’s principal as debtor was not a named party. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Removal of Claims Related to Bankruptcy.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-074

Meredith, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s former spouse violated automatic stay by litigating division of marital residence that was a potential estate asset. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Family or Domestic Proceedings, Licenses, Tax Refunds, and Medical Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 08, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-029

Ard, In re

Ruling
No stay violation found as debtors failed to prove willful conduct or resulting damages from home owners’ association’s actions. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 29, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-031

Crosby, In re

Ruling
Exemption claims upheld as debtor held valid interest at time of filing despite later improper transfers. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Filing of List by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-037

Taylor, In re

Ruling
Court found that reaffirming the unsecured debt was not in the debtors' best interests as their income was insufficient to pay expenses even without the reaffirmed debt payment. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-088

Chanto, In re

Ruling
Extension of the automatic stay in debtor’s third case within two years denied due to failure to rebut the presumption of bad faith. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior Case.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 20, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-080