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Stewart, In re

Ruling
Debtor's delay of nearly 3 years in objecting to proof of claim was presumptively unreasonable and prejudicial. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 11, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-031

Stewart, In re

Ruling
Allowing a state court to prohibit or restrict a party's ability to file for bankruptcy would violate principles of federalism and the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts over bankruptcy matters. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-002

Warren, In re--Stewart v. Warren

Ruling
Bankruptcy court is a “court of record” that may establish nondischargeability of debt under affidavit of support signed by debtor to facilitate immigrant spouse’s entry into the U.S. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-012

Nadeau, In re--Danberry Co. v. Nadeau

Ruling
Fraudulent transfer was avoidable but judgment creditor failed to establish damages resulting from the transfer itself. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-016

Harris, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of Chapter 13 case was warranted as debtor's filing was not for a proper reorganizational purpose. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-001

Rillema, In re

Ruling
Dismissing an involuntary bankruptcy petition was appropriate sanction for disobedience to the court's order requiring the petitioning creditor to respond to the debtor's discovery requests. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Involuntary Cases.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 03, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-051

Hakli, In re--Hemme v. Hakli

Ruling
Debtors' tactical decision not to comply with state court's orders did not prevent the application of issue preclusion in nondischargeability proceeding. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 01, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-035

Henneman, In re

Ruling
Court held judicial lien that impaired the debtor's homestead exemption could be avoided.(Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-059

Ramus, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to dismiss Chapter 13 case based on ineligibility was denied, relyingprimarily on the debtor's schedules. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 28, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-001

Weber, In re--Vara v. Weber

Ruling
Default judgment denying discharge granted for false oaths on schedules and at creditors'meeting. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2024 , LexisNexis #0824-093