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(1)Where a debtor conveyed her home by warranty deed to her son, the bankruptcy court did not err in concluding that the debtor did not retain an interest in the real estate upon which to claim a homestead exemption despite ...

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Where a bankruptcy court denied debtors’ motion for contempt against a creditor because the court concluded that the debtors were required to file an adversary proceeding since they sought to recover monetary damages, the bankruptcy court’s order is reversed because ...

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Where a bankruptcy estate claimant and a trustee brought adversary complaints against a law firm alleging legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duties owed to a client, the bankruptcy court’s judgment in favor of the trustee and the district court’s ...

Bankruptcy fraud; intent   08-1043 United States of America, Appellee, v. Cyril J. Bauer, Appellant 08-1209 United States of America, Appellee, v. Rae Orene Bauer, Appellant Appeals From: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota Submitted: Nov. 11, 2008 ...

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Bankrupt employer; notice of claim   WD69299 Richard Jones, Appellant, v. GST Steel Co., Respondent Appeal From: The Labor And Industrial Relations Commission Handdown Date: 1/6/2009 Opinion Author: Judge James M. Smart Jr. Opinion Vote: Judges Hardwick and Welsh concur ...

Tagged with: Workers' Compensation Law

A Missouri appeals court has spelled out the responsibilities of the Workers’ Compensation Division in helping injured workers gain benefits from bankrupt companies. The court also chastised a state guaranty corporation for doing little to help worker Richard Jones secure ...

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