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Lazarz, In re--Rob's Auto., LLC v. Lazarz

Ruling
Claims with respect to alleged overreimbursements were dischargeable as creditor made noshowing that when the checks were written, debtor knew the representation of amount duewas false. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 13, 2021 , LexisNexis #0221-059

Spindler, In re

Ruling
Re-amortized secured debt could be paid directly to the creditor as factors supported debtorspaying directly. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan; Conditions; Allowed Secured Claimholders; Retention of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 28, 2020 , LexisNexis #0221-046

Hazelton, In re

Ruling
Sanctions were inappropriate where creditor sought to collect unpaid tuition it reasonablybelieved was nondischargeable student loan debt. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Educational Loans.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 25, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-008

Gialamas, In re

Ruling
Receiver's motion to void a provision in the debtor's plan was denied as he did not objectbefore it was confirmed. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Confirmation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 21, 2020 , LexisNexis #1120-018

Hoel, In re

Ruling
Debtors did not satisfy Chapter 12 eligibility requirements as their horse boarding activity did not constitute a farming operation and did not bear the risks of fluctuations in market prices and upkeep costs. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 12.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 20, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-076

Harvey, In re--Park St. Apts., LLLP v. Harvey

Ruling
Motion for summary judgment granted where debtor made false representations with the intent and purpose of deceiving the plaintiffs. (Bankr. W.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 July 10, 2020 , LexisNexis #0820-089

Friedrich, In re

Ruling
Bank's motion to dismiss debtor's Chapter 13 case was granted as debtor's noncontingent,liquidated unsecured claims exceeded the statutory amount of $419,275 set forth in § 109(e).(Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Conversion or Dismissal; For Cause.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 05, 2020 , LexisNexis #0620-100

Carmona v. Osnet Wireless Corp.

Ruling
Mandatory abstention applied to proceeding concerning state law issues that would have nosignificant effect on debtor’s bankruptcy. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings; Abstention; Mandatory Abstention.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-099

Garnett v. Harvey (In re Harvey)

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable on grounds of fraud and willful and malicious injury. (Bankr. W.D.Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 13, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-084

Frasier, In re

Ruling
Failure of a creditor to prevent a process server from serving a small claims complaint was nota willful violation of the stay as debtor failed to establish that creditor had notice of thebankruptcy. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 26, 2020 , LexisNexis #0420-009