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Summaries by John Slack

City of Chicago v Stephen Falkner

Citation:
25-2878 & 25-2879 (7th Circuit, Jun 10,2026) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed
Ruling:
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the confirmation of Chapter 13 plans that provided for the payment of Debtors’ attorneys' fees before or at the same time as nonpriority unsecured...
Judge(s):
Scudder, Kirsch, Taibleson
Tag(s):

THOMAS V. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA

Citation:
24-1861 (3rd Circuit, Jun 09,2026) Published
Case Status:
Affirmed in part and Reversed in part
Ruling:
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Debtor established that Creditor had committed civil contempt when it initiated collection efforts against one of his properties after receiving a...
Judge(s):
Bibas, Porter, and Bove
Tag(s):

Cal-Tex v. LTM

Citation:
25-50854 (5th Circuit, Jun 04,2026) Not Published
Case Status:
Dismissed
Ruling:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that, under 28 U.S.C. § 1334(d), it lacked jurisdiction to review the district court's decision to abstain from ruling on Plaintiff/Appellant's...
Judge(s):
Smith, Willett, Ramirez
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