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MCM Natural Stone, Inc., In re

Ruling
Motions to dismiss or convert cases were granted as debtors failed to provide notice or proofof the opening of debtor-in-possession accounts at the outset of the cases. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; Involuntary Conversion or Dismissal.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on April 08, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-020

Sheppard, In re--Nationwide Judgment Recovery, Inc. v. Sheppard

Ruling
Creditor's complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted as it containedno allegations that the debtor's gain from participating in the scheme was fraudulent on hisbehalf. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 28, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-062

Sheppard, In re--Nationwide Judgment Recovery, Inc. v. Sheppard

Ruling
Creditor's adversary proceeding seeking a determination that the debt was nondischargeablewas dismissed as did not allege that the debtor made false pretenses, a false representation, oractual fraud. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #0422-061

Garbo, In re

Ruling
Debtor's motion to avoid lien on marital residence that attached before debtor’s spousequitclaimed interest to debtor denied with leave to submit proof of insolvency. (Bankr.W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 27, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-082

Select Tree Farms, Inc., In re

Ruling
Creditors could not withdraw their proofs of claim without prejudice to non-bankruptcyrecovery as the claims involved bankruptcy issues that were appropriately resolved inbankruptcy court. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Withdrawal of Claim; Effect on Acceptance or Rejection of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 30, 2021 , LexisNexis #0222-045

LCAV Enters., LLC, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court confirmed debtor's plan as complying with requirements for Subchapter V.(Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Filing of the Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on November 09, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-020

Barbato, In re

Ruling
Bank's objection to a Chapter 13 confirmation plan was sustained as the plan failed to treat thebank's claim as secured as it held a perfected security interest in two annuity contracts underNew York law. (Bankr. W.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Allowed Secured Claimholders.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 03, 2021 , LexisNexis #1221-100

Scott, In re--Crampton v. Scott

Ruling
Transfer was constructively fraudulent because debtor was insolvent at the time of the transferor became insolvent as a result of the transfer. (Bankr. E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-042

Borca, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to modify plan was allowed because sufficient grounds existed to increasedebtors' plan payments in accordance with their increased ability to repay creditors. (Bankr.E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 02, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-072

Hollan, In re--Lynch v. Hollan

Ruling
Discharge denied as debtor failed to keep and preserve adequate financial records. (Bankr.E.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Failure to Keep or Preserve Books or Records.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 02, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-069