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Thomas, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 plan confirmed over bank’s objection where deceased debtor's daughter would be voluntarily funding the plan on her mother's behalf. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 22, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-091

Brown, In re--Brown v. U.S. Bank, N.A.

Ruling
Record in debtor’s husband’s bankruptcy case did not sufficiently establish the validity of debt in debtor’s case for res judicata or collateral estoppel to apply. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Summary Judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-097

McDonald, In re

Ruling
Court granted debtor’s motion against post- petition mortgage fees, citing lender’s insufficient notice. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 02, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-047

Craigen, In re--Randolph v. Craigen

Ruling
Court found disputed facts on adequacy of records and asset loss explanations, delaying ruling on debtor’s discharge. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-067

Zeigler, In re

Ruling
Debtors' failure to modify their plan to include post-petition tax liability did not constitute cause for dismissal. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause; Unreasonable Delay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-047

Jackson, In re

Ruling
Court denied dismissal or conversion of debtor 's Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13 finding no creditor prejudice as home sale unlikely to yield sufficient funds to benefit unsecured creditors. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0325-043

Yager, In re--Kimura v. Yager

Ruling
Collateral estoppel applied to render claims nondischargeable as jury found that defendants made materially false representations intended to deceive the plaintiffs, who justifiably relied
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 09, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-057

Nevels, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of Chapter 13 case would not be in the best interest of all creditors as debtor had a monthly income of $15,422.72 and there were pending objections to her proposed Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 28, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-047

Dorsey, In re

Ruling
Landlord was granted relief from the automatic stay as "cause" existed where the debtor's failed to comply with the terms of the residential lease agreement. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Relief from Stay; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 27, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-027

Fryerson, In re

Ruling
Presumption of abuse rebutted as debtor showed that her income had significantly changed and it was now well below the median for a family of two in her state. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-019