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Lancos, In re

Ruling
A mere right to use property was insufficient to establish a federal exemption as a debtorlacked an ownership interest. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-034

Ames, In re

Ruling
Debtor did not file Chapter 13 bankruptcy case in good faith as debtor's most substantial debtarose from conduct that was in the nature of a misappropriation. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Good Faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-046

Picard, In re

Ruling
Civil judgment entered against debtor in connection with his attack on the creditor was foundto be dischargeable as debtor was experiencing a psychotic episode at the time of the attack.(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 June 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-009

Wolfe, In re--Blake v. Wolfe

Ruling
Debt excepted from discharge where debtor engaged in an implied misrepresentation oromission when he proposed a complex basement project to the creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 02, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-082

Colon, In re--Disen v. Bayview Loan Serving, LLC

Ruling
Bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction over potential claims that arose long after debtor'sdischarge as such claims could have no impact upon the estate's handling andadministration. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 31, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-086

Delaware Valley Lift Truck Inc., In re

Ruling
Debtor’s counsel sanctioned for orchestrating the filing of the bankruptcy petition for animproper purpose and to disrupt district court litigation. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court; Issuance of Necessary or Appropriate Order, Process, or Judgment.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-051

Campayno, In re--United States Tr. v. Campayno

Ruling
Debtor's Chapter 7 case was dismissed as it was not about providing a fresh start, but itappeared to be a strategic decision to change the legal forum to stymy a creditor. (Bankr. W.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 27, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-016

Farber, In re

Ruling
Debtor's claim of exemption as to retirement funds was disallowed. (Bankr. E.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Types of Exempt Property; Retirement Funds.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 26, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-082

Benio, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor's bankruptcy filing was held to be in bad faith based on her prior serialfiling history that was done to shield her property from a tax sale. (Bankr. M.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions for Confirmation; Good Faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 08, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-046

D'Angelo, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 debtor's application for retention of local appellate counsel was granted as theunsecured judgment creditor's objection was totally devoid of merit and the creditor's claim beadjudicated in state court. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons; Attorney Employed for Special Purpose.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0622-004