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Brown v. Sallie Mae Inc. (In re Brown)

Plaintiff chapter 7 debtor's filed a complaint to determine the dischargeability of her student loan debt, asserting that the an outstanding balance, including interest, of $10,495.79 was dischargeable as an undue hardship within the meaning of 11 U.S.C.S. § 523(a)(8).
Ruling: 
Student loan debt was nondischargeable where debtor had some ability to repay debts.
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on September 23,2010, LexisNexis #0211-057

In re Wing

Chapter 13 debtors sought confirmation of their 36-month chapter 13 plan which provided for $2,180 for unsecured creditors. The trustee objected, arguing the debtors were above the applicable median income and therefore had to amend their plan to extend the plan to 60 months pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 1325(b)(4).
Ruling: 
Confirmation denied for failure to devote all projected disposable income to unsecured creditors.
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on September 09,2010, LexisNexis #1010-029

In re Graves

The debtor filed a motion to proceed on appeal in forma pauperis with respect to the court's order in which it granted a creditor relief from the automatic stay.
Ruling: 
Debtor who was above poverty line denied permission to proceed with appeal of order for relief from stay in forma pauperis.
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on April 29,2010, LexisNexis #0710-134