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Brass, In re--Vitol Inc. v. Brass

Ruling
Debt was not nondischargeable on grounds of fraud while acting in a fiduciary capacityabsent evidence of a cognizable fiduciary duty owed by the debtor to the creditor. (Bankr. S.D.Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fiduciary Fraud, Embezzlement, or

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 24, 2022 , LexisNexis #0822-036

Port Arthur Steam Energy, L.P., In re

Ruling
Debtor qualified as a Subchapter V debtor as the debtor was engaged in commercial orbusiness activities. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; Debtor; Persons Included

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-069

United Ref. Co., In re

Ruling
Confirmation order satisfied the debtors' burden of proof of notice and discharge of claimsfiled by decedent’s estate 28 years later. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Discharge; Types of Debt Discharged and Rights Terminated.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 16, 2021 , LexisNexis #0221-094