Opinions

The Western District of Wisconsin offers a database of opinions for the years 1986 to present, listed by year and judge. For a more detailed search, enter a keyword, statute, rule or case number in the search box above.

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Judge Robert D. Martin

In re Kirchner, Case No. 97-33600-13 (12/23/1997) (216 B.R. 417) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 12/23/1997

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 506(d) -- Lien Valuation and Strip Down
11 U.S.C. § 544 -- Trustee as Lien Creditor
Wis. Stat. § 242 -- Fraudulent Conveyance

Key Terms:
Equitable Liens
Fraudulent Transfer
Lien Stripping
Summary Judgment
Turnover of Property

In re A. W. Thompson, Case No. 95-30956-7 (12/05/1997) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 12/05/1997

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 327(a) -- Employment of Professionals

Key Terms:
Attorney Fees

Peter M. Gennrich, Trustee v. Grand Marsh State Bank (In re Preib), Adv. No. 96-3189, Case No. 96-30478-7 (07/01/1997) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 07/01/1997

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 547 -- Preferences

Key Terms:
Preferences

Michael E. Kepler, Trustee v. Geneva Auto Sales (In re Larson), Adv. No. 96-3256, Case No. 96-38200-7 (08/19/1997) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 06/19/1997

Jeanette Pearnell v. Sunstar Acceptance Corp. (In re Pearnell), Adv. No. 96-3228, Case No. 96-34153-7 (06/09/1997) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 06/09/1997

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 547 -- Preferences

Key Terms:
Preferences

Mary E. Toth v. Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital (In re Toth), Adv. No. 96-3227, Case No. 96-33726-7 (06/09/1997) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 06/09/1997