Summarized by Bryan Robinson , Law Offices of Bryan Robinson
12 years 2 months ago
Citation:
In Re Chionis, 9th Cir. B.A.P., CC-12-1501-KuBaPa (Dec 27, 2013) [NOT FOR PUBLICATION]
Ruling:
In an unpublished opinion, the 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel UPHELD part of the bankruptcy court finding that Creditor Appellee (Starkus) violated the bankruptcy discharge and the...
Blade Energy Pty, LTD v. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CC-13-1256-DKiTa (9th Cir. B.A.P. 2013)
Ruling:
Bankruptcy court affirmed. Adversary proceeding dismissed with prejudice for counsel's failure to prosecute and comply with local rules regarding meet and confer and filing a joint status report.
Judge(s):
Scott C. Clarkson, presiding; before judges Dunn, Kirscher, and Taylor.
In the unpublished decisions, the Ninth Circuit BAP agreed with the Bankruptcy Court. The BAP ruled that Debtor's subjective motive for transferring Alliance's assets meets Section 523(a)(6)...
Judge(s):
Honorable Kurtz, Ballinger (sitting by designation), and Pappas
Summarized by Samuel Mushell , Americans United for Government Reform
12 years 3 months ago
Citation:
In re Andrea Levausser, No. 13-1869
Ruling:
The First Circuit ruled in favor of the Creditor that its claim is exempted from discharge due to debtor's false representations and malicious and willful injury.
Lorcon LLC #1 & Conway v. Heyl (In re Heyl), Case No. 13-6022 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. December 12, 2013)
Ruling:
The BAP affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of creditors'/plaintiffs' Rule 60(b)/FRBP 9024 motion to vacate judgment following the bankruptcy court's entry of judgment in favor of Chapter 7...
The 9th Cir. BAP AFFIRMED the bankruptcy court's judgment denying appellants' motion for new trial and granting judgment in debtors' favor. "[T]he bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion...
Taylor v. Taylor (In re Taylor), Case Nos. 12-2163 & 12-2167 (B.A.P. 10th Cir. December 9, 2013) (published)
Ruling:
§ 523(a)(5) requires that the party seeking to have a debt declared non-dischargeable prove that the debt is in the nature of support to that party and it is the substance of the agreement that...
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 12-35665 (December 2, 2013)
Ruling:
A fraud that would have served as grounds for denying a chapter 7 discharge if it had been known at the time of the discharge can serve as grounds for the later revocation of that discharge.
Judge(s):
Milan D. Smith, Jr., Andrew D. Hurwitz, James C. Mahan
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, No. 12-2376, November 25, 2013
Ruling:
Affirming the rulings of the courts below, against the Debtor, the Court held first that where the Debtor had entered into numerous transactions prohibited by sections 401 and 4975 of the Internal...
