Defendant proposed to bring third-party defendants into the case in the interest of judicial economy. The third-party complaint consisted of non-core proceedings which would have no effect on the bankruptcy estate, so bankruptcy court lacked jurisdiction
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The court imposed sanctions against the debtor-plaintiff for failing to properly comply with discovery requirements under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)
A Chapter 12 plan should employ a standard (as opposed to a negative) amortization schedule, unless the plan clearly specifies otherwise. Amortization means reduction of debt by regular payments, but does not require the payments to be equal
Tax liens securing non-dischargeable tax debts remain valid and enforceable against pre- and post-petition property; tax liens securing dischargeable debts are enforceable against pre-petition property but do not attach to property acquired post-petition
The court found that the automatic stay applies to protect a bankruptcy trustee from a levy by a party attempting to obtain property from the estate. Also discusses the elements necessary for a temporary restraining order to issue
This opinion discusses the appropriateness of an enhanced fee for special litigation counsel, based on findings under 11 U.S.C. section 330(a) and whether the lodestar amount should be adjusted upward for exceptional service and superior results
Opinion deals with trustee's reluctance to challenge a claim, believing that Eighth Circuit precedent in this case precludes him from objecting to the claim. The opinion discusses the differences between claims litigation and discharge objections
A settlement agreement reached in court, read into the record, and approved by the judge is a valid contract and binding on all parties to it, even if one party subsequently has a change of heart before the paperwork is completed and signed
Preference action. Summary judgment granted in part after an extensive discussion of what constitutes an insider for purposes of 11 U.S.C. section 547(b). Summary judgment denied as to the remaining elements because material factual issues exist
The court allowed an over-secured creditor to amend its proof of claim to include post-petition attorney's fees and expenses pursuant to 11 U.S.C. section 506(b); submission of a fee application pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2016 was not necessary