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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 362', '§ 523', '§ 303', '§ 305', '§ 1112', '§ 537', '§ 537', '§ 537', '§ 105', '§ 1307', '§ 627', '§ 407', '§ 627', '§ 522', '§ 547', '§ 545', '§ 561', '§ 457', '§ 541', '§ 546', '§ 503', '§ 365', '§ 506', '§ 506', '§ 727', '§ 106', '§ 547']

Honorable Russell J. Hill (retired) - Decisions | SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA | United States Bankruptcy Court
Honorable Russell J. Hill (retired) - Decisions
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Creditors have standing to raise the issue of a violation of the automatic stay of § 362. Actions taken in violation of the stay are void not merely voidable. Tax sale procedure Iowa Code sections 445 through 448 examined. Appeal filed by OHP 20, L.C. and OHP1, L.C. 9/28/01 Appellant's Motion to Dismiss Appeal granted 12/11/01 __ Bankr. Rptr __ (S.D. Iowa 2001)
09/06/2001 h00351.pdf
The court denied Debtor's former attorneys' motion for allowance of attorney fees and expenses as a priority expense. Section 330 is unambiguous and precludes compensation of debtors' attorneys from estate assets. __ Bankr. Rptr __ (S.D. Iowa 2001)
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11/22/2000 h00342.pdf
Upon remand, a debt arising in dissolution property settlement was discharged under § 523(a)(15)(B). Although Debtor had the ability to pay a significant portion of the debt from fund not necessary for his maintenance and support, the benefit of the discharge to Debtor outweighed the detriment to Creditor/spouse who had never pursued collection of the debt, was in better health, and was better prepared for retirement. 243 B.R. 359 (B.A.P. 8th Cir. 2000)
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Stipulated settlement agreement filed without signatures. Specific performance within 21 days ordered. Notice of Appeal filed 8/3/00
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12/13/1999 h00325.pdf
12/13/1999 h00324.pdf
Involuntary chapter 7 petition dismissed under § 303 and § 305. Petitioning creditors negotiated as one entity and presented themselves to the court as one creditor with one claim. Debtor was in the best position to maximize the value of the assets for the benefit of the debtor and all the creditors. No costs, fees, or damages awarded. 242 B.R. 661 (S.D.Iowa 1999)
10/13/1999 h00323.pdf
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09/22/1999 h00321.pdf
09/08/1999 h00320.pdf
Debtor's homestead held exempt from Creditor's judgment lien. Debtor's homestead exemption acquired upon acquisition of title and retained because he maintained sufficient equitable interest in the property. Notice of Appeal Filed 9/17/99 Affirmed 11/26/99 Judge Wolle
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12/23/1997 h00296.pdf
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07/21/1997 h00294.pdf
Section 1112(b): Debtors deeded their real property to Allison Financial Corporation. After exhausting their Iowa state court efforts to have the agreement reformed to reflect a mortgage of the home, they faced eviction proceedings and filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy. The principle of collateral estoppel, or issue preclusion, prohibits Debtors' relitigating the validity of the warranty deed and ownership of the property. The court found that debtors' bankruptcy case and plan of reorganization, which depended upon Debtors' keeping the land, were subjectively filed in bad faith and objectively futile. The case was dismissed for cause pursuant to § 1112(b). Affirmed by BAP 3/6/97 Appealed to 8th Cir. 4/9/98
07/21/1997 h00293.pdf
06/24/1997 h00292.pdf
Post-petition, sears mailed letters to Debtor's attorney, with a copy sent to debtor. Sears sought a declaratory judgment that iowa code § 537.7103 was either preempted by federal bankruptcy law or, in the alternative, was not violated by their actions. The court found that Sears' conduct was an act to collect a debt under Iowa Code § 537.7013 and violated DR-7-104(A)(1) of the ABA Code of Professional Responsibility and the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct. Federal bankruptcy law and policy do not preempt Iowa Code § 537.7103. Affirmed 4/16/98 N0. 3-97-CV-80175 Judge Wolle Affirmed 5/13/99 Nos. 98-2231 and 98-2407 (Consolidated) Cir. Court of Appeals
06/24/1997 h00291.pdf
Section 523(a)(2)(A): Case advance against credit card obtained by individual debtor within 60 days prepetition and used in his business was a consumer credit transaction, triggering the rebuttal presumption on section 523(a)(2)(C). The debt was found to be nondischargeable. Affirmed 5/15/95 No. 4-97 CV-90562 Judge Pratt
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03/25/1997 j00289.pdf
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03/21/1997 h00287.pdf
Debtor's attorney was assessed sanctions under Rule 9011 and the Court's general equitable power of 11 U.S.C. § 105(a). More than four months' time and resources were expended as the Debtor filed unconfirmable plans and withdrew them at the confirmation hearings for which opposing counsel prepared and appeared. Debtor's counsel attempted to summarily decide domestic relations issues that are for a state court to resolve and are outside the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court. Affirmed by BAP 10/27/97
10/09/1996 h00286.pdf
06/14/1996 h00285A.pdf
Debtor filed his chapter 13 case as a litigation tactic to avoid posting an appeal bond in a Tax Court decision on appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. This court found the bankruptcy was filed in bad faith and was subject to dismissal or conversion for cause pursuant to § 1307(c). Affirmed- Wolle 9/6/96 - WL 905909 Affirmed by U.S. Court of Appeals 4/25/97 112 F.3rd 513 Cert. denied 118 S.Ct. 686 (1998) 1996 WL 90510 (S.D. Iowa June 14, 1996)
06/14/1996 h00285.pdf
Plaintiff and Intervenor were not creditors and lacked standing to object to Debtor wife's discharge. Debtor husband was denied a discharge where fraudulent intent was inferred from a culmination of five instances where he, under oath, knowingly made false statements material to the case. Plaintiff and Intervenor were awarded attorney fees and costs. Affirmed by Judge Vietor 9/30/97
03/26/1996 h00284.pdf
09/11/1995 h00283.pdf
The court found that the debt was prior in time to any homestead rights and the homestead was non-exempt as to that obligation. An ESOP was also held to be non-exempt as it was not "ERISA qualified", a spendthrift trust, nor excludable under Iowa Code § 627.6(8)(e). Appeal filed 10/11/95 Affirmed by J. Wolle 6/10/96 Affirmed by 8th Cir. 5/19/97
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Section 727(a)(2)(A): Preponderance of the evidence is the proper standard of proof. 173 B.R. 406 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1994)
10/19/1994 h00276.pdf
Section 523(a)(2)(A): Continuing performance on a contract despite knowledge of alleged discrepancies does not entitle movant to summary judgment on element of reliance. 1994 WL 578444
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42 U.S.C. § 407: Award from Social Security Administration for past disability benefits was exempt if funds retained the "qualities of moneys." A savings account was readily withdrawable and found to be exempt. However, a certificate of deposit did not retain the "qualities of moneys" and was non-exempt under section 407 and Iowa Code § 627.6(8)(a). John Deere Appeal filed 10/6/94 Affirmed by Judge Wolle 1/13/95 No. 3-94-CV-80185
06/21/1994 h00273.pdf
Section 523(a)(2)(A), section 523(a)(6): Plaintiff Iske failed to prove elements by a preponderance of evidence; Court awarded damages on counterclaim for breach of contract and conversion of property. Appeal filed 8/16/94 Dismissed with Prejudice 1/24/95
06/21/1994 h00272.pdf
Sections 523(a)(2)(A), and section 523(a)(6): Plaintiff failed to prove elements by a preponderance of evidence; Court awarded damages on counterclaim for breach of contract and conversion of property. Appeal filed 8/16/94 Dismissed with Prejudice 11/2/94
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Amenable informal proof of claim was not timely. Section 726: Claim should be allowed as a tardily filed claim as tardiness is not grounds for disallowance in Chapter 7. 166 B.R. 129 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1994)
04/15/1994 h00268.pdf
Section 522(f)(1): Entitlement to an exemption and entitlement to lien avoidance are separate questions. Appeal filed by Debtor 4/25/94
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The court amended its previous findings to provide for damages for attorney fees and to include additional findings of conduct as the basis for exemplary damages. Notice of Appeal by Plaintiffs filed 3/7/94 Withdrawal of Notice of Appeal 5/6/94
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Section 362: While fraudulently transferred property is not property of the estate until recovered, actions to recover such property by a creditor are "actions to recover a claim against the debtor" and prohibited by the automatic stay. 163 B.R. 543 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1994)
01/31/1994 h00261.pdf
Mechanics lien was not avoidable pursuant to § 522(b) as it was excepted from avoidance under § 547(c)(6). Lien was statutory and unavoidable under § 545(2) as it was perfected against bonafide purchasers. 163 B.R. 346 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1994)
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12/30/1993 h00256.pdf
Intervening contract holders' interests declared void under theories of novation and equitable estoppel. Appellant's Appeal Denied June 3, 1994. J. Wolle Case No. 1-94-CV-80012
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Section 523(a)(2)(A): Plaintiff failed to prove reliance upon Debtor's misrepresentation. Section 523(a)(6): Debtor's conduct did not rise to the level of "malice." Notice of Appeal filed Nov. 29, 1993 by Plaintiff Greyhound Affirmed June 3, 1994 J. Longstaff Case No. 4:94-CV-1004
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Iowa Code § 561.22: waiver of homestead exemption effective despite illegible portion and claim that debtor failed to understand rights. Failure to object to exemption claim did not bar creditor from disputing exemption when exemptions waived in prepetition agreement. Order granting Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment 10/1/93
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06/16/1993 h00245.pdf
Governmental deferred compensation plan established under 26 U.S.C. § 457 is not excluded from property of estate by 11 U.S.C. § 541(c)(2). Plan was not a trust. 155 B.R. 750 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1993)
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section 546(a)(1): Appointment of a trustee under any chapter starts two-year statute of limitations for actions limited by § 546. Reversed by Judge Longstaff 10/19/93 8th Cir. court of Appeals reversed District Court; Remanded to Bankruptcy Court for dismissal 10/24/94
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Section 363: Chapter 11 trustee's application to enter into long-term lease-purchase agreements for trucks in the ordinary course of business granted. Appeal filed 1/7/93 by Norwest Bank Iowa (Stipulation for dismissal of Appeal filed 5/27/93) 149 B.R. 120 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1993)
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11/16/1992 h00232.pdf
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10/06/1992 h00292.pdf
08/03/1992 h00229.pdf
Section 362: Creditor exercising rights of recoupment without application to court violated stay. 143 B.R. 541 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1992)
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Section 503(b): Bankruptcy estate continues to exist in a chapter 13 case after confirmation of a plan. Costs and expenses of preserving estate given priority status under § 503(b). Section 510(c): Subordination. Aff'd Civial No. 4-92-70452 (S.D. Iowa Sept. 28, 1992) Judge Vietor Aff'd sub. nom. Security Bank of Marshalltown, Iowa v. Neiman, 1 F.3rd 687, 62 USLW 2102, Bankr. L. Rep. P75,361 (8th Cir. Iowa, August 2, 1993 No. 92-3443)
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Section 1129: Confirmation denied because Plan not feasible and it violated absolute priority rule. section 362(d): Motion for Relief from Stay granted because effective reorganization not in prospect. 139 B.R. 711 (S.D. Iowa 1992)
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01/31/1992 h00216.pdf
Section 727: While defendant satisfactorily explained loss of assets, the court found he knowingly and fraudulently made a false oath re the case. Court also found debtor transferred and concealed assets with intent to defraud under the continuing concealment doctrine. Thus, debtor was denied discharge. Section 523(a): Statement regarding financial condition was oral, not in writing and therefore inadequate to find debt nondischargeable. Aff'd Civil No. 4-92-70182 (S.D. Iowa June 29, 1992) Judge Vietor
01/28/1992 h00215.pdf
§ 365: Secured creditor/lessor applied for assumption/rejection of car lease contract. Lease had been accepted. Court would not construe creditor's application as objection to plan treatment of creditor's claim. Aff'd Ford Motor v. Lisenbee Case No. 3-92-CV 80038 (S.D. Iowa filed 5/27/92) Hon. Charles R. Wolle
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Adv. 192 Section 523(a)(8): Allocation of burdens and factors used to determine "under hardship" discussed in relation to student loans.
01/13/1992 h00211.pdf
Section 522(f): Divorce decree lien unavoidable. 136 B.R. 209 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1992)
01/10/1992 h00210.pdf
Section 1322: Separate classification of student loan debts separate from other unsecured debts and payment of student loan debt with secured debts prior to other unsecured debt did not unfairly discriminate. 136 B.R. 532 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1992)
01/08/1992 h00209.pdf
12/30/1991 h00208.pdf
12/30/1991 h00207.pdf
Adv. 177 Section 106(c): Sovereign immunity bars court order requiring IRS to apply funds levied prepetition against the nondischargeable portion of their tax obligation.
12/18/1991 h00206.pdf
11/29/1991 h00205.pdf
11/25/1991 h00204.pdf
11/22/1991 h00203.pdf
Res judicata: Junior lienholder's claim not extinguished by res judicata where senior lienholder foreclosed and defendant/junior lienholder's cross-petition is that foreclosure was not addressed by the state district court. Affirmed USA v. Neill, No. 3-88-CV-80117 (S.D. Iowa, filed July 30, 1992) Judge Wolle
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Validity, priority, and extent of liens determined for purposes of lien avoidance under § 506(d). Elements of § 506(a) discussed. Notice of Appeal filed 8/9/91 Dismissal of Appeal filed 8/19/91
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Classification and discrimination in favor of unsecured student loan creditors denied for lack of reasonable basis under section 1322. Best interests of creditors test, section 1325(a)(4), not met. 130 B.R. 72 (Bankr. s.D. Iowa 1991)
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04/11/1991 h00174.pdf
Debtor's discharge denied under 11 U.S.C.§ 727(a)(8). Debtor received the benefit of a discharge in his prior Ch. 11 proceeding and is not eligible for a subsequent discharge in a Ch. 7 case filed within six years of the commencement of the prior Ch. 11 case. Aff'd 4:91-CV-80280 (S.D. Iowa 1991) August 28, 1991 Judge wolle
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11 U.S.C.§ 106(c) does not waive the sovereign immunity of the United States for Trustee's complaint brought pursuant to 11 U.S.C.§ 547(b). The court therefore lacks jurisdiction over the Trustee's complaint and the adversary proceeding was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.12(b)(1). 130 B.R. 294 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1991)
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04/04/1991 h00166.pdf
Lease between Debtor/Lessee and Lessor terminated to the filing of Debtor's Chapter 11 petition. Debtor no longer had any interest in the leasehold at the time the petition was filed and this constitutes "cause" for granting relief from the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. section 362(d)(1). Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice, Order, Civil No. 4-91-70221, Judge Vietor
03/29/1991 h00170.pdf
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02/20/1991 h00165.pdf
Plaintiffs' 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(2)(A) and 11 U.S.C. section 523 (a)(6) complaint dismissed. The court incorporated the Grogan v. Garner 498 U.S. 279, 111 S. Ct. 654 (1991) standard which requires that plaintiff prove each of the elements of actual fraud by the preponderance of the evidence, rather than clear and convincing evidence. Defendants granted judgment against Plaintiffs on counterclaims of conversion and breach of contract. Joint dismissal on Appeal and Cross Appeal 12/30/91
02/12/1991 h00164.pdf
Application to remove litigation from U.S. District Court to U.S. Bankruptcy Court granted. Causes of action in complaint constitute core proceeding and court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. section 157(b). Plaintiffs, having filed a proof of claim in the case, were not entitled to a jury trial and thus Plaintiff's demand for a jury trial did not affect Bankruptcy Court's jurisdiction of the proceeding. Notice of Appeal filed 2/21/91 (Order allowing Defendant to Remove Litigation to the Bankruptcy Court is Vacated. Adv. No. 90-93 is transferred to U.S. District Court) (Civil No. 4-91-CV-70193 dated Dec. 30, 1991) Judge Vietor Order Dismissing all claims of David C. Rosenberger in Civil No. 4-90-CV-70238 and Adversary No. 90-93) (Civil No. 4-90-CV-70238 Dated Jan. 10, 1992) Judge Vietor
02/04/1991 h00163.pdf
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01/15/1991 h00160.pdf
12/28/1990 h00159.pdf
12/26/1990 h0158.pdf
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11/26/1990 h00154.pdf
11/05/1990 h00153.pdf
The Court dismissed Plaintiff's complaint brought pursuant to 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(2)(A) (Plaintiff did not prove false representation element nor reliance element), 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(6) and 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(4). 4-91-CV-70120, Mar. 8, 1991 Vacated and reversed - remanded to Bankr. Ct. Judge Vietor. (judgment against Plaintiff RCM--dismissing c/o on four counts and for his costs. Obligation is dischargeable -- see Dec. 214)
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10/24/1990 h00151.pdf
10/16/1990 h00150.pdf
10/09/1990 h00149.pdf
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10/05/1990 h00147.pdf
Debtor's Chapter 7 case dismissed pursuant to 11 U.S.C. section 707(b) substantial abuse. 119 B.R. 677 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1990)
10/01/1990 h00146.pdf
Corporate veil pierced and defendants held individually liable for debts due to creditors. Debts due to creditors nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(2)(A) and 11 U.S.C. section 523(a)(6). 91-CV-50002 (Adv. 88-193 James Foust) Reversed 91-CV-50001 (Adv. 88-221 John Foust) Affirmed (1/21/94 -- Judge O'Brien, U.S. Dist. Ct.) 4/20/95 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirmed John Foust, Reversed James Foust
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09/19/1990 h00143.pdf
Court determined value of creditor's reclamation claim under 11 U.S.C. section 546(c). Creditor not entitled to interest and costs on reclamation claim. Court did not specify source of funds to pay reclamation claim. If Debtor doesn't comply with Plan, creditor entitled to pursue those remedies available to it under state and federal law. Aff'd Civil No. 90-604-B (S.D. Iowa dated April 8, 1991) Judge Vietor Aff'd with modification No. 90-1457, 91-1946, 91-1985 filed 5/22/92) Wolman, Cir. Judge; Bright, Sr. Cir. Judge; Loken, Cir. Judge
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Confirmation of Chapter 13 plan denied. Separate classification of student loans not permissible. Section 1322 (a) (3); section 1322 (b) (1). 131 B.R. 710 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1990)
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05/09/1990 h00129.pdf
04/25/1990 h00129.pdf
Plaintiff filed motion for summary judgment. The court granted summary judgment for defendant, who had not filed a cross-motion, but claimed it was entitled to summary judgment and orally requested summary judgment in hearing. Court found that Defendant substantially complied with perfection requirements of Iowa Code section 321.50 and therefore has a properly perfected security interest in vehicles, not subject to avoidance under section 544 (a). 113 B.R. 527 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1990)
04/11/1990 h00128.pdf
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Report and recommendation against abstention pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1334 (c). Approved in part and reversed in part Civil No. 4-91-70249 filed 4/26/91 (Judge Wolle)
03/23/1990 h0126A.pdf
03/22/1990 h00126.pdf
Bank's garnishment amounted to a judicial lien at the time Debtor's petition was filed, the property subject to the garnishment is exempt property of Debtor, and the lien is avoidable under section 522 (f). 112 B.R. 301 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1990)
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03/01/1990 h00122.pdf
Three co-defendants' debt entitled to discharge under section 523 (a) (2) (A). One co-defendant's debt non-dischargeable under section 523 (a) (2) (A). Note that for the fourth element of section 523 (a) (2) (A) actual fraud, the 8th Circuit does not require creditor's reliance to be proven reasonable.
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Application of Unsecured Creditors Committee for order approving its employment of attorneys denied due to the law firm's previous representation of The Chapter 11 Debtor. "Chinese wall" proposed by Unsecured Creditors Committee deemed not effective in this case. 109 B.R. 362 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1990)
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10/30/1989 h00110.pdf
Plaintiff's Federal District Court Judgment deemed non-dischargeable under section 523 (a) (4) (defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity), section 523 (a) (4) (embezzlement), and section 523 (a) (6) (willful and malicious conversion). To the extent of homestead mortgage payments made with wrongfully obtained funds, defendants/debtors' homestead is not exempt. Aff'd U.S. District Court Dec. 31, 1991, Civil No. 1-90-CV 70012 (Judge Vietor)
10/02/1989 h00109.pdf
09/28/1989 h00108.pdf
Plaintiff had a valid and enforceable right of reclamation under section 546 (c) which was subordinate to, but not extinguished by, perfected security interest in the reclamation product. Reclamation claim valued as of the date of the reclamation demand. Aff'd Civil No. 89-774_B (S.D. Iowa), filed Feb. 16, 1990 (Judge Vietor)
09/12/1989 h00107.pdf
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08/30/1989 h00105.pdf
The pre-petition vehicle lease agreement between the Chapter 11 Debtor and lessor is a lease intended as security rather than a "true lease." The vehicles are property of the estate under section 541 and subject to the section 362 automatic stay. Lessor is not entitled to relief from the automatic stay under section 362 (d). Lessor is entitled to adequate protection under section 361. Stipulation for Dismissal and Order, filed 3/12/91, Civil No. 89-817-B (Judge Vietor)
07/25/1989 h00104.pdf
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07/05/1989 h00101.pdf
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05/31/1989 h00097.pdf
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Plaintiff entitled to recover section 547 (b) preferential payments because Defendant failed to prove section 547 (c) (2) ordinary course of business exception. Said recovery subject to offset for new value under section 547 (c) (4). Notice of Appeal 6/30/89 (Civ. No. 89-510-B) (Satisfaction of Judgment pursuant to a Settlement Agreement filed 3/5/90)
05/30/1989 h00095.pdf
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05/01/1989 h00089.pdf
Application to demonstrate implementation of confirmed plans denied-requested relief was moot and Court questioned whether section 1142 even applied. Request for payment of administrative expense denied - barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Aff'd Civil Nos. 89-116-D-2 and 89-117-D-2 (S.D. Iowa), filed Feb. 7, 1990. Amendment to Affirmance, filed Feb. 15, 1990 (Judge Vietor). (Appellate Ct. jmt. of 4/2/90 (90-1305 SI) vacated. Dist. Ct. directed to return mandate. Joint stipulation for dismissal of appeal granted 4/20/90.
05/01/1989 h00088.pdf
Motion for Summary Judgment granted-under section 1141(c) and the doctrine of res judicata, confirmation order divested Clinton Co. of its tax lien because lien rights were not preserved in the plan. Divestment did not violate either the due process or takings clause under the 5th Amendment. Under section 1127 (b), Clinton County lacked standing to seek modification. Under section 1144, Clinton County barred by the statute of limitations from seeking revocation of the confirmation order. AFf'd Civil Nos. 89-116-D-2 and 89-117-D-2, (S.D. Iowa), filed Feb. 7, 1990. Amendment to Affirmance, filed Feb. 15, 1990 (Judge Vietor). Appellate Ct. Jmt of 4/2/90 ((0-1305 SI) vacated. Dist. Ct. directed to return mandate. Joint stipulation for dismissal of appeal granted on 4/20/90.
04/19/1989 h00087.pdf
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04/14/1989 h00085.pdf
04/13/1989 h00084.pdf
Complaint to avoid preferential transfer dismissed -- Debtor's transfer of 425,000 shares of stock was an avoidable preference under section 547 (b) but such avoidance is precluded because the transfer was a contemporaneous exchange under section 547 (c) (1) and a margin payment under section 546 (e). Aff'd Civil No. 89-367-B (S.D. Iowa), filed October 30, 1989 J. Vietor Aff'd by Court of Appeals No. 89-2952 filed April 1, 1991 (Judges Gibson, Heaney, Larson)
03/28/1989 h00083.pdf
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02/16/1989 h00080.pdf
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01/24/1989 h00076.pdf
Ten day notice of appeal period under Rule 8002 (a) is computed by use of Rule 9006 (a) -- intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are excluded in the computation.
01/20/1989 h00075.pdf
Fee application in dismissed Chapter 11 case denied for lack of jurisdiction. Debtor's former counsel failed to request the Court to retain limited jurisdiction regarding his fee application in the event Debtor's case was dismissed. As a result, the Order of Dismissal did not contain any provision providing for the Court's retention of limited jurisdiction to consider the fee application. 95 B.R. 108 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1989)
01/13/1989 h00074.pdf
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12/29/1988 h00068.pdf
12/29/1988 h00067.pdf
Motion to strike jury demand sustained. Under either the summary/plenary test or the law/equity test, plaintiffs not entitled to trial by jury. Affirmed Civil No. 89-82-E (S.D. Ia filed sept 29, 1989) (Judge O'Brien)
12/23/1988 h00066.pdf
Chapter 7 debtor cannot avoid mortgage liens under section 506 (d). Reversed Civil No. 89-359-E and 89-360-E S.D. Iowa, filed July 29, 1990 (Judge O'Brien)
12/19/1988 h00065.pdf
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11/07/1988 h00062.pdf
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09/27/1988 h00055.pdf
Under Iowa Code section 627.6 (8) (e), Debtor's rights in payments under a pension and profit sharing plan and a 401 (k) "reasonably necessary" for Debtor's support. the determination of what is "reasonably necessary" is made on a case-by-case basis with the court considering numerous factors. Aff'd Civil No. 88-1607-A (S.D. Iowa, filed Jan. 19, 1989) 121 B.R. 349 (Bankr. s.D. Iowa 1988) 121 B.R. 352 (S.D. Iowa 1989)
09/23/1988 h00054.pdf
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An individual debtor cannot claim ownership and an exemption in partnership property until the partnership has ceased activity and all partnership debts have been paid. Aff'd Civil No. 88-164-D-1 (S.D. Iowa, filed Jan. 19, 1989) J. Wolle Aff'd Warth v. Farmers Home Administration No. 88-164-D-1 (S.D. Iowa, filed Mar. 3, 1989) Debtor's Notice of Appeal filed 3/17/89. Appeal dismissed 8/10/89.
08/29/1988 h00049.pdf
08/08/1988 h00030.pdf
State court paternity action judgments for prenatal and postnatal care, child support, attorney fees, and court costs are "in the nature of support" under section 523 (a) (5) and thus nondischargeable. Adv. 0243
08/05/1988 h00048.pdf
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07/29/1988 h00045.pdf
Motion to amend complaint denied -- the amended complaint does not rely on the same facts in the original complaint and, thus, does not relate back pursuant to Rule 7015 (c) and 4007 (c). Rev'd Nearmyer, et al. v. Wiltfang, et al. Case # 88-1457-E (S.D. Iowa, filed Jan. 18, 1989) J. O'Brien
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Objection to IRS claim sustained in part and overruled in part. Claimant has the burden of ultimate persuasion under section 502 (a). Aff'd Civil No. 89-606 A, (S.D. Iowa, dated December 4, 1989) Judge Wolle
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Motion to avoid lien on exempt automobile and mobile home homestead denied. 96 B.R. 899 (Bankr. S.D. Iowa 1988)
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Automatic stay extended to co-defendant Bank; since issue of fraud inextricably interwoven between state court action and adv. proc., state court fraud finding could collaterally estop this court from independently determining fraud issue. Aff'd Kline v Douglas Co. Bank Case No. 88-1729-A, (S.D. Iowa, filed June 27, 1989) Judge Wolle
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Honorable Chief Anita L. Shodeen
Honorable Russell J. Hill (retired)