Bankruptcy Case Commentaries

Intent to Deceive in Bankruptcy: Dischargeability of Fraudulently Obtained Debt

Date: Oct 2, 1981

Intent to Deceive in Bankruptcy: Dischargeability of Fraudulently Obtained Debt Introduction The case of In re Douglas Magnusson, f/d/b/a JDI Chevron, Debtor v. Waterbury Community Federal Credit...

Establishing Non-Dischargeability of Credit Card Debts under 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(2)(A): The Schnore Case Analysis

Date: Aug 8, 1981

Establishing Non-Dischargeability of Credit Card Debts under 11 U.S.C. §523(a)(2)(A): The Schnore Case Analysis Introduction The case of H. C. Prange Company v. Leo Francis Schnore (13 B.R. 249)...

Affirmation of §522(f) Under the Bankruptcy Code: Securing Creditors' Interests and Debtors' Exemptions

Date: May 8, 1981

Affirmation of §522(f) Under the Bankruptcy Code: Securing Creditors' Interests and Debtors' Exemptions Introduction The case of In re Robert August Pommerer and Shirley Georgeann Pommerer against...

Establishing Fraudulent Misrepresentation as Grounds for Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge: In re James Diodati

Date: Mar 17, 1981

Establishing Fraudulent Misrepresentation as Grounds for Denial of Bankruptcy Discharge: In re James Diodati Introduction In re James Diodati, Debtor is a pivotal case in U.S. bankruptcy...

Establishing 'Good Faith' as Grounds to Vacate Automatic Stay in Chapter 11 Proceedings

Date: Jan 27, 1981

Establishing 'Good Faith' as Grounds to Vacate Automatic Stay in Chapter 11 Proceedings Introduction The case of In re Victory Construction Co., Inc., Debtor (9 B.R. 549) adjudicated by the United...

Valuation and Affirmative Defenses in Chapter 13 Stay Modification: Insights from United Companies Financial Corporation v. Brantley

Date: Sep 19, 1980

Valuation and Affirmative Defenses in Chapter 13 Stay Modification: Insights from United Companies Financial Corporation v. Brantley Introduction The case of United Companies Financial Corporation v....

Nondischargeability of Divorce-Related Debts in Bankruptcy: In re Warner

Date: Aug 8, 1980

Nondischargeability of Divorce-Related Debts in Bankruptcy: In re Warner Introduction The case of In re Wilbur Delmar Warner, Bankrupt, presented before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the...

Establishing Non-Contingent Claims in Involuntary Chapter 11 Petitions: In re All Media Properties, Inc. and Artlite Broadcasting Company

Date: Jun 26, 1980

Establishing Non-Contingent Claims in Involuntary Chapter 11 Petitions: In re All Media Properties, Inc. and Artlite Broadcasting Company Introduction This commentary explores the landmark decision...

Refining the 'Willful and Malicious Injury' Standard in Bankruptcy Discharge: Insights from In re Thomas Carlton Hodges

Date: May 9, 1980

Refining the 'Willful and Malicious Injury' Standard in Bankruptcy Discharge: Insights from In re Thomas Carlton Hodges Introduction The case of In re Thomas Carlton Hodges serves as a pivotal moment...

Protection of Tenancy by the Entirety Interests in Bankruptcy: In Re Levy Ford, Jr.

Date: Apr 16, 1980

Protection of Tenancy by the Entirety Interests in Bankruptcy: In Re Levy Ford, Jr. Introduction In re Levy Ford, Jr., Debtor, Bankruptcy No. 79-2-1846-L, United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Maryland,...

Good Faith Payment and Uniform Treatment of Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: In re Multiple Debtors, 2 B.R. 256

Date: Jan 22, 1980

Good Faith Payment and Uniform Treatment of Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: In re Multiple Debtors, 2 B.R. 256 Introduction The case of In re Richard F. Iacovoni et al., 2 B.R. 256...