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Tait, In re

Ruling
State court did not enter a judgment that would give rise to an avoidable judicial lien on realestate. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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opinion summary, case decided on July 23, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-060

Rouse, In re--Brown v. Rouse

Ruling
Debtors were entitled to discharge absent evidence of theft, larceny, or embezzlement. (Bankr.W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Discharge.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 14, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-038

Taylor, In re--Ferguson v. Taylor

Ruling
Transfer held fraudulent as after consulting an attorney the debtor told the transferee heneeded to put the properties in her name to protect them during the case. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations; Elements of Fraudulent Transfers; Avoidable

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 15, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-033

Lewis, In re

Ruling
Bankruptcy court granted debtors' motion for sanctions as the creditor's attorney's assertion inthe response was the definition of unwarranted facts supporting a frivolous claim. (Bankr.W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Signing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and Copies of

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-100

Lewis, In re--Jewell v. Lewis

Ruling
Creditors' objection to the discharge of state court judgment was denied as the jury findingsdid not provide collateral estoppel effect for individuals. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 04, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-083

Moore, In re

Ruling
Debtor's application to employ accountant as of petition date approved. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Employment of Professional Persons.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 25, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-027

Kinney, In re--Finishing Touch Carpet One v. Kinney

Ruling
Discharge was denied as the specific and cumulative nature of the misleading, incorrect, andmisstated schedules compelled the conclusion that debtor intentionally failed to accuratelycomplete his schedules. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial; Fraud; False Oath or Account by Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 01, 2020 , LexisNexis #0121-070

Hampton, In re

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor clearly intended to strike plaintiff and debtor continuedto swing punches indicated that the debtor intended to injure the plaintiff. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 18, 2019 , LexisNexis #0220-010

Arguelles, In re--Contreras v. Arguelles

Ruling
Debt was nondischargeable where debtor appropriated creditor's property for a purpose otherthan that for which he lawfully possessed it. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 09, 2019 , LexisNexis #1219-036

Beard, In re

Ruling
Trustee's motion to dismiss granted where debtor had the ability to pay her creditors. (Bankr.E.D. Ark.)
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 September 04, 2019 , LexisNexis #1119-013