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Sep 2024

Gonzales, In re

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Debtor's motion to avoid a judicial lien was granted, even without any evidence of the actual cost to fix the debtor's house repairs given the low fair market value of the property on the petition date. (Bankr. D.N.M.)

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30

Sep 2024

Bridger Steel, Inc., In re--Samson v. LCF Grp., Inc.

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Motion to compel arbitration denied as there was no arbitration agreement between defendant and the trustee and his right to recover payments was not derivative of the debtor's rights. (Bankr. D. Mont.)

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30

Sep 2024

Gillin, In re--Gleason v. Gillin

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Debt was nondischargeable where court found that defendant's conduct in damaging artwork caused a willful and malicious injury. (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)

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30

Sep 2024

Eton St. Brewery, LLC, In re

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Bankruptcy case filed in attempt to sell business as a going concern without the required unanimous member approval dismissed for cause. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)

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30

Sep 2024

Deeter, In re

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Dismissal of Chapter 13 case denied absent evidence that debtor filed her bankruptcy case in bad faith. (Bankr. D. Mass.)

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30

Sep 2024

McCaskey, In re

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Debtor's inability to deliver physical possession of an ATV did not constitute a material default under the Chapter 13 plan or cause to dismiss the case as it had not been shown that debtor concealed the collateral or perpetrated a fraud. (Bankr. S.D. Ala.)

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30

Sep 2024

Mims, In re

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Motion to dismiss proceeding for denial of discharge denied as the complaint sufficiently alleged claims regarding debtors’ failure to keep records or disclose information. (Bankr. E.D. Wis.)

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30

Sep 2024

Gabriel Custom Homes, LLC, In re

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Bankruptcy court denied creditor's motion for relief from an automatic stay of foreclose proceedings as there where factual issues as to whether the property was the debtor's domicile and whether a scheme had occurred to hinder or defraud the creditor. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)

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30

Sep 2024

Jacoub, In re

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Debt for personal injuries from debtor's unlawful operation of vehicle while intoxicated found nondischargeable based on witness testimony, technical evidence, and debtor's flight from scene. (Bankr. M.D. Fla.)

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30

Sep 2024

Smith, In re

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Judicial estoppel barred creditor from litigating his liability for domestic violence against debtor as his current position was clearly inconsistent with prior positions in other non-bankruptcy forums. (Bankr. D. Minn.)

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27

Sep 2024

James Pine & Son Trucking LLC, In re

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Debtor offered no argument why the valuation standards under § 506 were not appropriate in a Subchapter V case. (Bankr. D.N.J.)

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27

Sep 2024

Success Vill. Apts., Inc., In re-- City of Bridgeport v. Success Vill. Apts., Inc.

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Bankruptcy petition was filed in bad faith as debtor had little or no cash flow and could not meet its expenses. (Bankr. D. Conn.)

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27

Sep 2024

Parrish, In re--Parrish v. BSFR Prop. Mgmt., LLC

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Any claim for post-petition rent was treated as a pre-petition claim and was discharged as it was undisputed that the Chapter 7 trustee did not assume the debtor's unexpired residential lease. (Bankr. N.D. Ala.)

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27

Sep 2024

In re Maritas, International Unions, Sec., Police and Fire Pros. of Am. v. Maritas

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Creditors were entitled to relief from the automatic stay to proceed with litigation that would consolidate the resolution of all claims and parties in their respective forums. (Bankr. W.D. Pa.)

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27

Sep 2024

Turkey Leg Hut & Co. LLC, In re

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Subchapter V case ordered converted to Chapter 7 due to inadequate insurance , failure to timely file accurate financial statements, and failure to follow court orders. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)

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