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Salcedo, In re--Salcedo v. White

Ruling
Court declined to except debt from discharge due to disputed facts and failure to demonstrate intent and agency. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-035

Marshall, In re--Evans v. Marshall

Ruling
Collateral estoppel did not apply to landlord’s state court judgment against debtor as there were no specific factual findings to consider. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-079

Long, In re--Century Recovery, LLC v. Long

Ruling
Non-compete judgment was dischargeable absent evidence of willful, malicious intent. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-037

Gerleman, In re--Carbaidwala v. Gerleman

Ruling
Creditor did not establish that judgment in action for breach of contract and violations of state uniform fraudulent act was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-086

Dowdall, In re--MMWKM Advisors, LLC v. Dowdall

Ruling
Court denied discharge objection citing plaintiff’s late filing. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Grant or Denial of Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-048

Simmons, In re--Simmons v. Simmons

Ruling
Debtor’s owelty note arising from divorce decree held nondischargeable as a domestic support obligation. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 09, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-065

Garcia, In re--Garcia v. United States Dep't of Educ.

Ruling
Discharge of student loan debt was denied because debtor could maintain minimal living standard, lacked evidence of long-term hardship, and failed to show good faith repayment efforts. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-063

Remarkable Healthcare LLC & Remarkable Healthcare of Seguin, LP, In re

Ruling
Chapter 11 plan confirmation denied due to debtor’s lack of good faith in proposing the plan and lack of feasibility. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-023

Wilhelms, In re--EBE, Inc. v. Wilhelms

Ruling
Collateral estoppel could not be applied to establish nondischargeability as state court judgment was ambiguous as to specific facts and violations. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 03, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-010

Hilltop SPV, LLC, In re

Ruling
Gas gathering agreement was an executory contract that could be rejected although any covenants running with the land would remain enforceable. (Bankr. W.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-034