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Judge Thomas S. Utschig

In re Plover Motel, Inc., Case No. 94-50567-7 (03/26/1996) -- Judge Thomas S. Utschig 03/26/1996

Case Summary:
Chapter 7 trustee brought motion to have creditor disgorge allegedly improper payments.  Court examined stipulations entered into by the debtor while in chapter 11 and concluded that creditor had not acted improperly.  Creditor completed construction of motel project, and debtor and certain mortgage holders had opportunity to purchase property.  They were unable to do so, and that failure was unrelated to any actions of the creditor.

In a related matter, the bankruptcy court’s denial of the mortgage holders’ motion for an extension of time in which to file an appeal was affirmed by the district court.

Key Terms:
Contract Disputes

Judge Robert D. Martin

In re Affolter, Adv. No. 95-3065, Case No. 95-30311-7 (03/05/1996) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 03/05/1996

Statute/Rule References:
11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(6) -- Nondischargeability - Willful and Malicious Injury

Key Terms:
Willful and Malicious - Defined

In re Jordan, Case No. 95-32559-13 (02/15/1996) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 02/15/1996

Statute/Rule References:
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9011 -- Signing and Verification of Papers

Key Terms:
Sanction

Wes Zulty Sports, Inc. v. Dana E. Roberts, Mary M. Roberts, Valley Bank n/k/a M&I Madison Bank, and Michael E. Kepler, Trustee (In re Roberts), Adv. No. 95-3106, Case No. 95-31582-7 (01/24/1996) -- Judge Robert D. Martin 01/24/1996

Statute/Rule References:
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9011 -- Signing and Verification of Papers

Key Terms:
Sanctions

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