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Rule 7054(b)

Inskeep v. Griffin (In re Griffin Trading Co.)

Mar
10
2010
Ruling
Bankruptcy court cannot tax costs not enumerated in 28 U.S.C. §1920.
Procedural posture

Plaintiff chapter 7 trustee filed an adversary proceeding against defendants, a chapter 7 debtor's principals. Although the bankruptcy court entered judgment in favor of the principals, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois vacated that judgment and remanded the case. On remand, the bankruptcy court entered judgment in favor of the principals. The principals filed a motion for an award of costs.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on March 10, 2010 , LexisNexis #0510-070
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Lebbos v. Schuette (In re Lebbos)

Mar
23
2009
Ruling
Attorneys' fees properly awarded in connection with default judgment against debtor for failure to produce documents.
Procedural posture

Appellant debtor sought review of an order of the bankruptcy court, which awarded appellee creditor attorneys' fees and costs as the prevailing party in conjunction with the entry of default judgment against the debtor and the costs incurred in making the motion for the entry of default judgment.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 23, 2009 , LexisNexis #0509-057
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