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Lang, In re

Ruling
Debtor was allowed to amend his schedules to disclose and exempt a personal injury claim he had failed to disclose or exempt on his initial bankruptcy schedules. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules and Statements; General Right to Amend.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-050

Humphrey, In re--Huebner v. Humphrey

Ruling
Debt related to debtor's intentional misrepresentation in sale of house was nondischargeable. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
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 September 30, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-038

Thomas Orthodontics, S.C., In re

Ruling
Creditor's failure to return ballot cannot be deemed acceptance of a Chapter 11 plan. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Acceptance of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1224-015

Seidling, In re--Block v. Seidling

Ruling
Agreement that did not identify a grantor or settlor was not reliable evidence of the creation or existence of an identifiable and valid trust. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Property of the Estate; Creation and Composition of the Estate.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #1124-013

Johnson, In re--Cannon v. Johnson

Ruling
Complaint sufficiently pled a claim for nondischargeability based on the debtor’s violation ofstate securities laws. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #1024-009

Bolden, In re--Layng v. Jackson

Ruling
Court found that the bankruptcy petition preparer failed to include her signature, name,address, and identifying number on documents she prepared for several debtors and sheprovided legal advice to many debtors in violation of 110. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Penalty for Persons Who Negligently or Fraudulently Prepare Bankruptcy Petitions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 12, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-028

Farwell Ventures Inc., In re

Ruling
Tax preparer was a professional whose employment was required to be approved by the court.(Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 17, 2024 , LexisNexis #0724-052

Burkes, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motions to dismiss the two Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases failed as the bankruptcycourt's findings that the debtors filed their cases in good faith was res judicata and the trusteehad not presented any basis for the court to revisit the rulings. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-020

Seymore, In re

Ruling
Debtor was not entitled to reconsideration of a decision denying her motion to release a lienheld by a secured creditor as the debtor's motion included no new arguments or citations toauthority. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation; Parties Bound by Confirmed Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-022

Moore, In re

Ruling
Debtor was entitled in part to disgorgement of attorney's fees she had paid to her former bankruptcy counsel as the fees exceeded the reasonable value of the services. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Debtor’s Transactions with Attorneys.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 05, 2023 , LexisNexis #0823-003