Awadallah, In re
Jul
19
2023
Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's case warranted dismissal as the plan proposed to treat the claim of the solecreditor, the purchaser of the debtor's former property at a tax sale, by paying the creditor theredemption amount as if such right existed. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Lazaro, In re
May
12
2023
Ruling
Confirmation would not violate a creditor's rights as the debtor was trying to stay in his home and pay off arrears and the mortgage lender was seeking the benefit of its bargain. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Bocourt, In re
Apr
30
2023
Ruling
Conversion of debtor's Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 was appropriate as sought in good faith. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Bryant, In re
Mar
29
2023
Ruling
Six-time debtor could not be declared a serial filer where four of five previous plans were confirmed and debtor abided by orders of the court. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Dismissal by Court for Failure to Appear or Prosecute.
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City of Chester, In re
Mar
14
2023
Ruling
City was eligible for relief as it was specifically authorized by state secretary for community and economic development to have its receiver commence a Chapter 9 proceeding. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 9.
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City of Chester, In re
Mar
14
2023
Ruling
City was eligible for relief as it was specifically authorized by state secretary for community and economic development to have its receiver commence a Chapter 9 proceeding. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 9.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC, In re--Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC v. U.S. Bank, N.A.
Feb
27
2023
Ruling
Plaintiffs were entitled to recover from petitioning creditors attorney's fees and costs incurred in obtaining dismissal of involuntary cases. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases; Judgment upon Dismissal; Award of Costs and Fees.
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Ventrone, In re--Hundt v. Ventrone
Jan
31
2023
Ruling
Support payment need not be paid directly to the debtor's former spouse to constitute anondischargeable domestic support obligation. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.
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McKee, In re--Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Sec. v. McKee
Jan
30
2023
Ruling
Claims filed by a lawyers fund on behalf of clients who contended that debtor lawyer'srepresentation caused them financial losses were nondischargeable as the debtor obtainedmoney from all three clients by false pretenses. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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Ringgold, In re--Glatz Aeronautical Corp. v. Ringgold
Jan
23
2023
Ruling
Creditor was entitled to summary judgment with respect to its burden establishing that thesanctions order represented a nondischargeable debt for willful injury. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to
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