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Jul 2024
Russell, In re--Johnson v. Struebing
Ruling
Post-petition foreclosure authorized by the Bankruptcy Code was not an avoidable transfer.(Bankr. N.D. W. Va.)
Court
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
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Jul 2024
Duncanson, In re--Duncanson v. Bank of N.D.
Ruling
Court discharged bank's educational expenses loan due to undue hardship on debtor. (Bankr.N.D. Iowa)
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Case Decided On
18
Jul 2024
Partners in Hope, Inc., In re
Ruling
Case dismissed as the only option where debtor was a non-profit organization and had notconsented to conversion. (Bankr. D.S.C.)
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
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Case Decided On
18
Jul 2024
Port Neches Fuels, LLC, In re--Gentle v. Direct Energy, LP
Ruling
Energy company's motion to dismiss trustee's action seeking to avoid and recover transactionsas preferential transfers denied as demonstrating the availability of the defenses required theconsideration of material outside of the complaint. (Bankr. D. Del.)
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Case Decided On
18
Jul 2024
Hossain, In re
Ruling
Court reduced debtor's counsel’s “no-look” fees due to failure to fully comply withrequirements under the Bankruptcy Code. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)
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Case Decided On
18
Jul 2024
Saeman, In re--Elkantar v. Saeman
Ruling
Court dismissed nondischargeability proceeding, deferring to state courts after dismissal ofmain bankruptcy case. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
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Case Decided On
18
Jul 2024
Bergman, In re
Ruling
Debtors were not prohibited from using the 100% fair market value check box when claimingexemption, provided the trustee could determine the amount of the exemption claimed fromSchedule C and the applicable statute. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
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18
Jul 2024
Cozart-Lundin, In re
Ruling
Court overruled the debtors' objection to attorneys’ fees without prejudice to pursuit of theirlegal malpractice claims. (Bankr. W.D. Mich.)
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Jul 2024
MMA Law Firm, PLLC, In re
Ruling
Approval of debtor's proposed counsel who sought a flat fee of $60,000 plus 40% of any valueobtained for the estate for the benefit of unsecured creditors granted as in the best interests ofthe estate. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
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Case Decided On
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Jul 2024
Montana Tunnels Mining, Inc., In re
Ruling
Chapter 11 case dismissed pursuant to confirmed plan's unambiguous language requiringdismissal if effective date missed. (Bankr. D. Mont.)
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Case Decided On
17
Jul 2024
Niemiec, In re
Ruling
Court voided debtor’s law firm’s retainer agreement and imposed sanctions for filingbankruptcy petition with false information in improper venue, causing delays and costs.(Bankr. D.S.C.)
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
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Case Decided On
17
Jul 2024
Chen Found., Inc., In re
Ruling
Debtor was not a single asset real estate debtor given that the property contained a culturalcenter. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
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Case Decided On
17
Jul 2024
Coffer, In re
Ruling
Court ruled commercial real estate was not part of debtor's bankruptcy estate as debtor'sinterest was limited to LLC membership and not LLC's assets, despite LLC dissolution. (Bankr.E.D. Mo.)
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Case Decided On
17
Jul 2024
Walker, In re
Ruling
Debtor was entitled to contempt damages, including emotional distress, attorneys' fees, andpunitive damages, as the creditor violated the discharge injunction when it continued topursue his debt, including by garnishing his wages. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Case Decided On
16
Jul 2024
Henneman, In re
Ruling
Court held judicial lien that impaired the debtor's homestead exemption could be avoided.(Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
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