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Clark, In re--Clark v. United States IRS

Ruling
Nondischargeability proceeding dismissed because there was no fiduciary relationshipbetween the plaintiff landlord and the debtor and the landlord failed to allege that debtormade misrepresentations at the time she entered into their lease agreement. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 20, 2019 , LexisNexis #0419-012

Schooff, In re

Ruling
Debtor's counsel entitled to attorney's fees where debtor's husband intentionally violated thestay when he modified his alimony payments in an attempt to collect on a debt. (Bankr. E.D.Mich.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 13, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-076

Hatchett, In re--McClarty v. Hatchett

Ruling
IRS's motion to dismiss trustee's claim was denied as court concluded that IRS's sovereign immunity has been abrogated with regards to trustee's fraudulent transfer action. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Waiver of Sovereign Immunity; Abrogation; Applicability to Certain Code Sections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 18, 2018 , LexisNexis #0518-118

Felster, In re

Ruling
Objection to LLC's proof of claim was sustained as there was no basis in fact or in law for setting aside the discharge of mortgage on debtor's property. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 15, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-097