The relationship between the debtors and certain lien holders in debtors' inventory was unclear, so factual issues precluded summary judgment in a dispute with the holder of statutory liens in the same collateral over lien validity and priority.

Based on the debtor's inability to make his Chapter 11 plan payments, which caused him to file this Chapter 12 case, and his likely inability to generate sufficient future revenue, the court does not believe his proposed Chapter 12 plan is feasible

Shortly before filing bankruptcy, the debtors used their home as collateral for a loan to purchase an annuity for the full amount of the home's equity. The court denied an exemption for the annuity, ruling that it had been obtained with fraudulent intent

Opinion after remand from the Eighth Circuit, finding that, under Nebraska law, the bank tortiously interefered with the debtor's contractual relationships and caused damage to the plaintiffs

In the parties' dissolution of marriage action, the plaintiff was awarded attorney fees and costs from debtor. That judgment was "in the nature of support" because it allowed the plaintiff to obtain alimony, so it could not be discharged in bankruptcy

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

In determining lien priorities, the court ruled inter alia that a UCC filing on collateral located "on the Robert Brown farm, Scottsbluff, Nebraska," without more, was seriously misleading and insufficient to perfect the lender's security interest

Summary judgment was denied on the issue of lien priority between certain secured creditors and a statutory lienholder because questions existed with regard to the nature and extent of the secured creditors' business arrangements with the debtor.

Debtors wanted to avoid a non-possessory, non-purchase money security interest lien on their vehicle. The Court granted the motion to avoid lien to the extent that it impaired debtors' right to claim an exemption in the vehicle as a tool of the trade.

Deferred compensation plan provided by debtor's employer is property of the bankruptcy estate. It does not constitute a trust under section 541(c)(2)