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Judge Robert D. Martin

In re Sweitzer, Case No. 88-03040-7 (02/22/1990) (111 B.R. 792) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 02/22/1990

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 101(6) -- Community Claim
Wis. Stat. § 766.01 -- Marital Property
Wis. Stat. § 766.55(3) -- Marital Property

Key Terms:
Garnishment
Marital Property

Carl M. Freeman and Linda A. Freeman v. Don McGrath, d/b/a McGrath Electric and Carl M. Freeman v. McGrath Electric, Inc. (In re Freeman), Adv. Nos. 88-0193, 89-0050, Case No. 88-01207-11 (02/19/1990) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 02/19/1990

Statute/Rule References:
28 U.S.C. § 1927 -- Attorney's Fees

Key Terms:
Attorney Fees

In re Carley Capital Group, James E. Carley, David Carley, Case Nos. 89-00587-11, 89-00588-11, 89-00589-11 (02/08/1990) (117 B.R. 951) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 02/08/1990

Statute/Rule References:

11 U.S.C. § 544 -- Trustee as Lien Creditor
11 U.S.C. § 547 -- Preferences
11 U.S.C. § 552 -- Postpetition Effect of Security Interest
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1009 -- Amendment of Petition and Schedules
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002(c) -- Time for Filing Proof of Claim
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012 -- Dismissal for Failure to State Cause of Action

Key Terms:
Claims
Letters of Credit
Mortgages - Interpretation
Preferences
Rents and Profits
Rule Against Perpetuities
Taxes

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