- 11 U.S.C.
Stewart, In re
Mar
05
2025
Ruling
Allowing a state court to prohibit or restrict a party's ability to file for bankruptcy would violate principles of federalism and the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts over bankruptcy matters. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor.
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- 11 U.S.C.
O'Keefe, In re--Horton v. O'Keefe
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Debtor’s use of force was not grounds for nondischargeable debt where debtor reasonably believed force was necessary to prevent injury and that the amount of force he used was reasonable under the circumstances. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Warren, In re--Stewart v. Warren
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Bankruptcy court is a “court of record” that may establish nondischargeability of debt under affidavit of support signed by debtor to facilitate immigrant spouse’s entry into the U.S. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Johnson, In re--Heyerholm v. Johnson
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Personal injury debt was dischargeable since debtors did not consciously disregard their duty of ordinary care as their actions were a reasonable attempt to avoid causing the injury. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Willful and Malicious Injury to Another Entity or Property of Another Entity.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Long, In re
Mar
04
2025
Ruling
Debtors' motion to seal settlement agreement due to failure to show the settlement documents contained confidential commercial information or trade secrets. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Public Access to Papers.
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- FRBP
Himes, In re
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Court sanctioned bank for inaccurate response to notice regarding debtors' payment status. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Notice Relating to Claims Secured By Security Interest in the Debtor’s Principal Residence.
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- 11 U.S.C.
Wright, In re
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Attorney’s agreements with debtors voided due to misleading statements and misrepresentations. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Issue(s)
Restrictions on Debtor Relief Agencies.
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Wilhelms, In re--EBE, Inc. v. Wilhelms
Mar
03
2025
Ruling
Collateral estoppel could not be applied to establish nondischargeability as state court judgment was ambiguous as to specific facts and violations. (Bankr. E.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.
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Williams, In re
Feb
28
2025
Ruling
Attorney's motion for relief from sanctions denied as his arguments regarding the probate exception to federal court jurisdiction were frivolous and contrary to binding precedent. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
Issue(s)
Signing Documents; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verifying and Providing Copies; Representations to the Court; Claims Warranted by Existing Law.
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Doll, In re--Doelings v. Doll
Feb
28
2025
Ruling
Denial of discharge denied as debtors did not make false statements knowingly and fraudulently with intent to deceive creditors. (Bankr. D.N.D.)
Issue(s)
Discharge; Grounds for Denial.
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