Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-1364
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Bankruptcy of Music Merchants Inc.
Attorney fees are denied, including enhanced fees for delay in payment. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
96-1669
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Bankruptcy of Rawlinson
Debtors can claim exemption in individual retirement account under California law. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 17, 1999 | |
96-1409
|
Bankruptcy of Krishnamurthy
State court jury award of punitive damages for fraud and malice by debtors isn't dischargeable. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
96-1559
|
Bankruptcy of Montross
Funds stolen by debtor from partnership and put in secret accounts aren't part of bankruptcy estate. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 17, 1999 | |
98-1238
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Brown v. Salliemae Servicing Corp., Great Lakes Higher Education Corp., and Hemar Insurance Corp. of America (In re: Brown)
Student loan debt is dischargeable in its entirety due to undue hardship despite the partial ability to repay the loan. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-31026
|
In re: Carlos
A law firm that uses a non-attorney to negotiate a reaffirmation agreement engages in the unauthorized practice of law. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
98-90017
|
James v. United Student Aid Funds Inc.
Exception to dischargeability for student loans applies to non-student debtor obligor. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-1640
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Bankruptcy of Varner
Judgment abstract failing to identify Social Security and drivers' license numbers was not avoidable. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-1038
|
Bankruptcy of Pardee
Creditor is enjoined from collecting interest on student loan erroneously discharged in Chapter 13 plan. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-1514
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Bankruptcy of Jodoin
Debtor carries burden of establishing dischargeability of judgment from dissolution proceedings. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-1232
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Bankruptcy of CFLC Inc.
No security agreement by debtor's silent payment of invoices absent bargained-for terms. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
96-15592
|
Bankruptcy of Serrato
Private trustee is officer of court, but not of U.S., for extending filing of appeal notice. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 16, 1999 | |
97-25043
|
Bankruptcy of Fernandez
Prior in rem relief from stay applies in subsequent bankruptcy filed by different debtor. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-55003
|
Bankruptcy of Fischer
Express novation extinguishes creditor's fraud claim against debtor based on original contract. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-15051
|
In re: Corcoran Hospital District
Chapter 9 plan can be confirmed despite objections based on claim classification, plan illegality, and bad faith. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
99-12250
|
In re: Plitt Amusement Co. of Washington
Multiple leases in a single transaction are severable such that one can be rejected under 11 U.S.C. Section 365. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-35586
|
Bankruptcy of Pintlar Corp.
Liability portion of debtor's directors/officers insurance policy isn't estate property for stay of coverage litigation. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-55003
|
Bankruptcy of Fisher
Express novation extinguishes creditor's fraud claim against debtor based on original contract. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-15200
|
Bankruptcy of The Circle K. Corp.
Defaulting Chapter 11 debtor renews lease although lease provision bars defaulting lessee from doing so. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
97-1599
|
Bankruptcy of Gomes
Ability to pay percentage of unsecured debt under plan was grounds to dismiss Chapter 7 case. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 15, 1999 | |
97-1225
|
Bankruptcy of Sylvester
Portion of malpractice action proceeds was for 'personal injury' and exempt if necessary for support. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 15, 1999 | |
96-2086
|
Bankruptcy of Quality Laser Works
Liquidating partner under California law is custodian for purposes of Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
96-1558
|
Bankruptcy of Giordano
Dismissal of gross negligence complaint against Chapter 7 trustee warrants imposition of sanctions. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 14, 1999 | |
96-15978
|
Bankruptcy of Hal Inc.
Federal agencies constitute a single governmental unit for setoff purposes under Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
95-16937
|
Bankruptcy of Schimmels
Relators losing adversary proceeding against False Claims Act defendant/debtor is res judicata in government's action. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 14, 1999 | |
96-1773
|
Bankruptcy of Lam
Complete removal of lien on Chapter 13 debtor's personal residence is not prohibited if claim is unsecured. |
Bankruptcy |
|
Jun. 12, 1999 | |
95-1957
|
Bankruptcy of Folks
Creditor is time-barred from pursuing general alter ego claim, despite trustee's nunc pro tunc abandonment. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
96-1817
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Bankruptcy of Younie
State court default judgment for fraud precludes relitigation of dischargeability issues. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
96-1679
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Bankruptcy of S.S. Retail Stores Corp.
Disqualification of attorney from representing debtor isn't attributable to his firm under Bankruptcy Code. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 12, 1999 | |
96-1735
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Bankruptcy of Rothery
Rule 12(b)(6) motion is treated as Rule 56 summary judgment motion on introduction of extrinsic evidence. |
Bankruptcy |
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Jun. 12, 1999 |