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Keeter, In re

Ruling
Property transfer was avoided as constructively fraudulent because debtor received grossly inadequate value and was insolvent at the time of transfer. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable Transfers; Transfers Presumed Fraudulent.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-039

Nasser, In re-- Chong Xu v. Nasser

Ruling
Nondischargeability proceeding based on fraud allowed to proceed as it was sufficiently alleged by creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2025 , LexisNexis #1125-009

Shastal, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court vacated the monetary sanctions against debt relief agency as its order requiring the production of information was not specific enough about which party was primarily responsible for providing the requested information. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-088

Haywood, In re--Haywood v. Villa at City Ctr.

Ruling
Court rejected the defendant's procedural argument, finding no legal basis for the claim that § 362(k) actions cannot be brought as adversary proceedings. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-082

Abdelkader Al Hawasli, In re--Saja Mikhail v. Abdelkader Al Hawasli

Ruling
Court denied denial of discharge after finding debtor’s transfers and omissions were credibly explained and not fraudulent. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 14, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-040

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Relief from stay granted due to multiple bankruptcy filings by debtors and banks, timed to hinder eviction action, that constituted a scheme to delay, hinder, or defraud creditor. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-079

Norton, In re

Ruling
Court discharged debt as debtor’s partial repayments showed no intent to defraud. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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 June 13, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-064

H & H Fast Props., In re

Ruling
Court enforced settlement agreement as debtor could not evade obligations by withdrawing motion for approval. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Compromise and Arbitration.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-074

Porter, In re

Ruling
Post-petition plan modification due to income reduction allowed as feasible and filed in good faith. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Modification of Plan After Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-099

Sherrit, In re

Ruling
Trustee could obtain a money judgment for a willful violation of the automatic stay. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-083