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Randolph, In re--Leibowitz v. Randolph

Ruling
Debtor's discharge was denied as debtor refused to make the payments required by the agreedorder or to comply with the terms of the turnover order despite numerous requests and follow-up calls by the trustee's professionals. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Refusal to Obey Court Order; Any Lawful Order.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 22, 2019 , LexisNexis #0319-044

Arthur B. Adler & Assocs., In re

Ruling
Debtor's president violated the automatic stay as he deposited property, in which the estate had an interest, in his personal bank accounts, apportioned fees to himself before remitting the remaining amount to the trustee, and attempted to settle with individuals on debtor’s behalf. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Scope; Acts to Obtain Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on August 20, 2018 , LexisNexis #1018-036

Bukovics, In re--Bukovics v. Navient

Ruling
Student loan debt deemed nondischargeable as debtor failed to show that paying the debtwould impose undue hardship on her. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 26, 2018 , LexisNexis #0918-014

Cross, In re--Cross v. City of Chicago

Ruling
Court ruled that City must return debtor's vehicle as it failed to initiate a showing as to whyit should be allowed to retain vehicle. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0718-006

Nielsen, In re--Handler v. Nielsen

Ruling
Legal fees accrued by the creditor for legal services to the debtor was dischargeable considering that the creditor did not rely upon any deceptions or inducements from the debtor, and that he knew of her dire financial standing. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
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 March 07, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-040

Hill, In re

Ruling
Objection to creditor's claim was sustained as debtor's failure to retrieve collateral vehiclewas excusable due to financial inability to pay the fees. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 22, 2018 , LexisNexis #0418-021

Hicks, In re

Ruling
City's actions in immobilizing debtor's vehicle after she filed for bankruptcy did not violatethe automatic stay as the City's purpose was to ensure public safety. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Governmental Unit's Enforcement of Police or Regulatory Power.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 01, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-032

Hartford Court Dev., Inc., In re

Ruling
Lease between debtor and the condominum is deemed rejected as debtor neither filed amotion to assume the lease within the 120-day period nor requested and extension of time todo so. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Time for Assumption or Rejection; Trustee's Time to Assume or Reject Lease of Nonresidential Real Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-006

Hartford Court Dev., Inc., In re

Ruling
Lease between debtor and the condominum is deemed rejected as debtor neither filed amotion to assume the lease within the 120-day period nor requested and extension of time todo so. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases; Time for Assumption or Rejection; Trustee's Time to Assume or Reject Lease of Nonresidential Real Property.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2018 , LexisNexis #0318-006

Heyer, In re--Heyer v. FNBC Bank & Trust, Inc.

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where debtors lack standing to pursue their claim against defendants as only the trustee could prosecute or defend a claim belonging to the estate in chapter 7 cases. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Allowance of Claims or Interests; Objections.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 17, 2018 , LexisNexis #0218-093