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Awadallah, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 19, 2023 , LexisNexis #0923-041

Lazaro, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 12, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-020

Bocourt, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 30, 2023 , LexisNexis #0623-092

Bryant, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 29, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-079

City of Chester, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 14, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-027

City of Chester, In re

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 14, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-027

Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC, In re--Nat'l Med. Imaging, LLC v. U.S. Bank, N.A.

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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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #0523-002

Ventrone, In re--Hundt v. Ventrone

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 31, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-088

McKee, In re--Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Sec. v. McKee

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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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 30, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-085

Ringgold, In re--Glatz Aeronautical Corp. v. Ringgold

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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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 23, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-062