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Burkhalter, In re--Burkhalter v. Burkhalter

Ruling
Amount owed by debtor to wife was a nondischargeable domestic support obligation. (Bankr.N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 07, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-062

Jordan, In re

Ruling
Creditor was entitled to relief from the automatic stay as debtor filed multiple bankruptcies,failed to perform every time, filed again to forestall his creditors, had accumulated arrears, andeffectively lived on the property for free. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 15, 2021 , LexisNexis #0122-033

Mullin, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to discharge a student loan as debtor had made only one voluntarypayment in more than 20 years, while his household income had been as much as 10 times hishousehold expenses. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 26, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-040

Hunsucker, In re

Ruling
Debtor's obligation to the creditor was not domestic support, but a property settlement, andthus, it was not excepted from discharge. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Debts Not Duly Listed or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 03, 2021 , LexisNexis #0921-063

Brock, In re

Ruling
Debtor could not extend the term of a loan secured by debtor's primary residence. (Bankr. N.D.Miss.)
Issue(s)
Contents of Plan; Discretionary Provisions; Modification of Claimholders’ Rights

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2021 , LexisNexis #0621-094

Jenkins, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 debtor's motion to convert to Chapter 12 was denied as debtor had consistently beenuntruthful with the court and the trustee, ignored dictates of the Bankruptcy Code, and actedin bad faith. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Conversion; By the Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 07, 2021 , LexisNexis #0621-064

Freeman, In re

Ruling
Debtor could not claim a homestead exemption on property located in California as theclaimed property did not meet the definition of a homestead under Mississippi law when heabandoned the property years ago and did not intend to return. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 23, 2021 , LexisNexis #0621-010

305 Petroleum, Inc., In re

Ruling
Small business debtor that was a member of a group of affiliates whose aggregate debtexceeded $7,500,000 was not eligible under Subchapter V. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; “Small Business Debtor”; Affiliated Debtors With Debts in Excess of

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 27, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-026

Jenkins, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 trustee's motion to sell debtor's boat free and clear of liens, interest, encumbrances,and claims was granted. (Bankr. N.D. Miss.)
Issue(s)
Use, Sale, or Lease of Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 22, 2020 , LexisNexis #1220-033

Smith, In re

Ruling
Property could not be recovered for the estate where debtor was divested of legal title to theproperty several months prior to the commencement of the bankruptcy case.. (Bankr. N.D.Miss.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate; All Legal or Equitable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2020 , LexisNexis #0920-064