Lancos, In re
Jun
23
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Ames, In re
Jun
17
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Picard, In re
Jun
10
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Wolfe, In re--Blake v. Wolfe
Jun
02
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Colon, In re--Disen v. Bayview Loan Serving, LLC
May
31
2022
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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Delaware Valley Lift Truck Inc., In re
May
25
2022
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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Court
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- 11 U.S.C.
Campayno, In re--United States Tr. v. Campayno
Apr
27
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Farber, In re
Apr
26
2022
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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- 11 U.S.C.
Benio, In re
Apr
08
2022
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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D'Angelo, In re
Apr
04
2022
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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