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Rico, In re

Ruling
Counsel for the bankruptcy estate was awarded attorney's fees at a reduced amount as theamount of the fees requested was unreasonable. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Compensation of Officers.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 04, 2024 , LexisNexis #0624-029

Basham, In re

Ruling
Debtor had an allowed claim pursuant to an equalization and child support judgment, which constituted a domestic support obligation. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Definitions; "Domestic Support Obligation".

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 25, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-051

Crestwood Hosp., LLC, In re

Ruling
Valuation of the hotel operated by debtor properly gave primary weight to the discounted cash flow method, under the income capitalization approach. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Secured Status; Bifurcation of Claim; Valuation of Creditor’s Interest.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on May 08, 2023 , LexisNexis #0723-006

Barnes, In re

Ruling
Creditor who did not receive timely notice of debtors’ bankruptcy established cause to extenddeadline to file a complaint objecting to discharge. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt; Time for Filing Complaint Under §

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 17, 2022 , LexisNexis #1022-044

Jones, In re--Patel v. Jones

Ruling
Creditor could enforce nondischargeable debt against debtors as a community obligation ofboth spouses as debtors had listed the debt as a community obligation in their bankruptcyschedules. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Effect of Discharge; Avoidance And Injunctive Relief; Injunction Against Actions to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 19, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-038

Ugarte, In re--Ugarte v. Northstar Alarm Servs.

Ruling
Debtor was entitled to actual damages, emotional distress damages, and attorneys' fees andcosts as the creditor failed to plead or otherwise defend against the stay violation proceeding.(Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 11, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-033

Altamirano, In re

Ruling
Creditor sanctioned for repossession of the debtor's vehicle in knowing violation of theautomatic stay. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Remedies for Violation; Damages For Willful Violation of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on February 02, 2022 , LexisNexis #0322-079

Jones, In re--Patel v. Jones

Ruling
Judgment debt owed by debtor was nondischargeable as record overwhelmingly reflected thatdebtor willfully and intentionally acted with targeted malice and tortiously interfered withthe agreement with an associate, resulting in damages to the associate. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 01, 2021 , LexisNexis #1021-061

Skyline Ridge, LLC, In re

Ruling
Creditor granted an administrative expense claim because it provided a confirmable plan ofreorganization and a settlement that was a funding source for the plan. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on June 14, 2021 , LexisNexis #0821-008

Crowe, In re

Ruling
Plan confirmed as it had been proposed in good faith where the goal was to repay creditorsaccording to the terms set forth in the plan and it was feasible. (Bankr. D. Ariz.)
Issue(s)
Confirmation of Plan.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 01, 2021 , LexisNexis #0721-065