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Kennedy, In re

Ruling
Compensation for lender’s attorney's fees and expenses incurred in state court collectionaction allowed only in part. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Allowance of Interest, Fees, Costs and Charges.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 07, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-080

Ballantyne Brands, LLC v. Weisehan

Ruling
Tax distributions paid legal liabilities owed by the company to defendants, were forreasonably equivalent value and could not be avoided. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 02, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-010

JTR1, LLC, In re--Shuford v. Etaros Actuarial Servs., LLC

Ruling
Trustee could not step into the shoes of the appropriate creditor to invoke the Fair DebtCollection Practices Act to avoid and recover transfers. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor to Certain Creditors and Purchasers.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-012

DBMP LLC, In re--DBMP LLC v. Those Parties Listed on Appendix A to Complaint

Ruling
Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants' motion for relief from automaticstay denied as prejudice to the estate would result if the stay was lifted. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Supplemental Injunctions in Chapter 11 Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 10, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-089

Hock, In re--Hock v. Dep't of Educ.

Ruling
Student loan debt was nondischargeable as debtor did not prove that based on currentincome and expenses, she could not repay her student loans and maintain a minimalstandard of living. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 17, 2021 , LexisNexis #0521-008

St Gilles, In re

Ruling
Debtor's pro se Chapter 7 petition was dismissed for failure to file a certificate of creditcounseling. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling; Approved Nonprofit Agency.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 27, 2019 , LexisNexis #0120-027

BK Racing, LLC, In re

Ruling
Trustee was not required to pay an invoice which was not due and payable at the time ofdebtor's charter sale. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 14, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-079

Schletter Inc., In re

Ruling
Court requested limited withdrawal of reference of proceedings related to creditor's failure tocomply with court orders. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Procedures; Withdrawal of Reference by District Court.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 07, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-045

Jacobs, In re--Gray Layton Kersh Solomon Furr & Smith, P.A. v. Jacobs

Ruling
Court dismissed the adversary proceeding with prejudice as plaintiff failed to show thatdebtor committed actual fraud or made a fraudulent misrepresentation to the company.(Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud; False Pretenses, False Representations or Actual Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 28, 2017 , LexisNexis #0218-018

DesignLine Corp., In re--Rudisill v. Combs

Ruling
Bankruptcy court declined to exercise jurisdiction over third-party claims because attemptingto adjudicate the third-party claims concurrently with the primary actions would result inmore expense. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on February 15, 2017 , LexisNexis #0317-086