Feb
21
2024
Hornback, In re--Polylok, Inc. v. Hornback
Ruling:
Debt was nondischargeable as debtor's action in continuing to breach the terms of hiscovenant not to compete with the creditor were without just cause or excuse. (Bankr. W.D. Ky.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on February 21,2024, LexisNexis #0424-040
Feb
12
2024
Ballard, In re
Ruling:
Bankruptcy court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to address the issues raised in the debtor'smotion to reopen his bankruptcy case where his estate had been fully administered and closedfor over a decade. (Bankr. S.D. Ohio)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on February 12,2024, LexisNexis #0424-028
Jan
25
2024
Kelley, In re--Farinash v. Kelley
Ruling:
Transfer of real property was avoidable as nothing in the record explained why the debtorschose to transfer the real property to a trust for the benefit of their children rather than dividethe real property among themselves. (Bankr. E.D. Tenn.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 25,2024, LexisNexis #0324-066
Jan
24
2024
Miles v. Miles
Ruling:
A creditor failed to prove the debtor's intent to deceive where debtor’s explanations wereundisputed and persuasively refuted the creditor's contention of fraudulent conduct.(Bankr. E.D. Ky.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 24,2024, LexisNexis #0324-085
Jan
22
2024
Sanders, In re
Ruling:
There was no automatic stay in effect in a Chapter 13 case as the debtor was a repeat filer andthe purchaser of her property at a foreclosure sale was a party in interest. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 22,2024, LexisNexis #0324-033
Jan
18
2024
Jolly, In re
Ruling:
Denial of debtor's motion for reconsideration of the order dismissing the case was appropriateas the motion failed to demonstrate a palpable defect by which the court and the parties weremisled. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 18,2024, LexisNexis #0324-050
Jan
18
2024
Adkins, In re
Ruling:
Denial of debtor's motion for reconsideration of the order dismissing the case was appropriateas the motion failed to demonstrate a palpable defect by which the court and the parties weremisled. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 18,2024, LexisNexis #0324-075
Jan
16
2024
Talley, In re
Ruling:
Discharge injunction did not preclude the creditor's insurance-related suit against the debtor.(Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 16,2024, LexisNexis #0324-042
Jan
11
2024
Thomas, In re
Ruling:
Bankruptcy estate was entitled to the value of debtor’s partnership interest on the date offiling, together with interest, offset by any damages caused by his wrongful dissociation fromthe partnership. (Bankr. W.D. Tenn.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 11,2024, LexisNexis #0324-043
Jan
05
2024
City of Detroit, In re
Ruling:
Former employee’s postpetition claim against debtor city was not discharged and was notbarred. (Bankr. E.D. Mich.)
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on January 05,2024, LexisNexis #0224-080