Case law

Brockman Music v. Watson (In Re Watson)

117 B.R. 291 · United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Missouri · Aug 7, 1990

Justice Blackmun, writing for a unanimous Court in Brown v. … Brown, supra 442 U.S. at 138 , 99 S.Ct. at 2212 . 4 .

Smith v. Smith (In Re Smith)

189 B.R. 240 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Hampshire · Sep 7, 1995

As the Supreme Court said in the leading case of Brown v. Felsen, “[bjecause res judicata may govern grounds and defenses not previously litigated, however, it blockades unexplored paths that may lead to truth. … Brown v. Felsen, 442 U.S. 127, 132 , 99 S.Ct. 2205, 2210 , 60 L.Ed.2d 767 (1979). The Plaintiffs herein are not attempting to modify, relitigate or overturn the consent judgment for $50,000.

Brandt v. Hicks, Muse & Co. (In Re Healthco International, Inc.)

203 B.R. 515 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · Dec 20, 1996

E.g., Kahn v. Lynch Communication Sys., Inc., 638 A.2d 1110, 1114 (Del.1994); In re Tri-Star Pictures, Inc., Litig., 634 A.2d 319, 328-29 (Del.1993); Gilbert v. … It seems likely that these three were not disinterested directors for the purpose of determining whether the board is entitled to the benefit of the business judgment rule. See, Cede & Co. v.

1616 Reminc Ltd. Partnership v. Atchison & Keller Co. (In Re 1616 Reminc Ltd. Partnership)

14 B.R. 484 · United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Virginia · Oct 7, 1981

MEMORANDUM OPINION MARTIN V. B. BOSTETTER, Jr., Bankruptcy Judge. … Holz v. Coates Motor Co., 206 Va. 894 , 147 S.E.2d 152 (1966); see Stevens v. Abbott, Proctor and Paine, 288 F.Supp. 836 (E.D.Va.1968).

In re Catholic Sch. Emps. Pension Trust

584 B.R. 82 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Puerto Rico · Mar 13, 2018

Guzmán"), President of the Board of Trustees ("Board"). *86 Dr. … members, recommend candidates to be members of the Board, and participate on Board determinations regarding the Pension Plan and its funds.

Hill v. Koching (In Re Garberding)

338 B.R. 463 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Colorado · Jun 7, 2005

Ogden v. Big Sky Motors, Ltd. (In re Ogden), 314 F.3d 1190, 1197 (10th Cir.2002) quoting Butner v. United States, 440 U.S. 48, 55 , 99 S.Ct. 914 , 59 L.Ed.2d 136 (1979); Taylor v. … Martinez v. Allstate Insurance Co., 961 P.2d 531, 533 (Colo.App.1997) 19 . Bernstein v. Sommer (In re Sommer), 28 B.R. 95, 97 (Bankr.D.Colo.1983).

Basquin v. Stasson (In re Stasson)

472 B.R. 748 · United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Michigan · Mar 9, 2012

In Cox v. … Ingram v. City of Columbus, 185 F.3d 579, 586 (6th *752 Cir.l999)(relying on Russo v. City of Cincinnati, 953 F.2d 1036, 1041-42 (6th Cir.1992)). IV.

Official Unsecured Creditors Committee for the Bankruptcy Estate of Kuhns v. Kuhns (In re Kuhns)

101 B.R. 233 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Montana · Jun 12, 1989

In re Brown’s Estate, 122 Mont. 451 , 206 P.2d 816, 819 (1949). Brown, and its progeny, Faith Lutheran Retirement Home v. … On December 21, 1984, the board of directors of MBI approved a schedule for deferred compensation accruals and setoffs *238 of premiums on insurance paid by MBI. Upon litigation of the matter in Kuhns, et al. v.

In re Arch Hospitality, Inc.

530 B.R. 588 · United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. New York · Apr 30, 2015

FutureSource LLC v. Reuters Ltd., 312 F.3d 281, 285 (2002). But the present instance involves a sale of real property, and real property is different. … Here, neither-Buffalo Realty Corp. nor the Worker’s Compensation Board have expressed such consent.

In Re Autumn Press, Inc.

20 B.R. 60 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · Apr 28, 1982

Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 , 58 S.Ct. 817 , 82 L.Ed. 1188 (1938); Klaxon Co. v. Stentor Mfg. Co., Inc., 313 U.S. 487 , 61 S.Ct. 1020 , 85 L.Ed. 1477 (1941); See also Matter of D. H. … This provision has been construed as requiring a quorum consisting of “the majority of the entire number of authorized directors . . . notwithstanding the existence of vacancies on the board.” Avien, Inc. v.

Asplin v. Mueller (In Re Mueller)

34 B.R. 869 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Colorado · Nov 7, 1983

Brown v. Felsen, 442 U.S. 127 , 139 n. 10, 99 S.Ct. 2205 , 2213 n. 10, 60 L.Ed.2d 767 (1979). Since the Brown case, the lower courts have disagreed about the use of collateral estoppel in dischargeability cases. … Seven Elves, Inc. v. Eskenazi, 704 F.2d 241 (5th Cir.1983); Spihnan v. Harley, supra.

Beckham v. Bond (In Re Beckham)

447 B.R. 603 · United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Missouri · Apr 14, 2011

And in urging the Court to consider what Plaintiff purports to be a denial of due process — notice served on the wrong name at an incorrect address — Plaintiff cites Mennonite Board of Missions v. … See Brown v. J.C. Penney Cas. Co., 649 F.Supp. 22, 23 (E.D.Mo.1986) (tax lien sale executed pursuant to the MLRL conveyed the entire interest in property on the date of the sheriffs sale); Collector of Revenue v.

In Re Nichols

434 B.R. 906 · United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida · Sep 17, 2010

. § 101(9)(A)(v). 4 . See Shawmut Bank Conn. v. First Fidelity Bank (In re Secured Equip. Trust of Eastern Air Lines), 38 F.3d 86, 89 (2d Cir.1994). 5 . 11 U.S.C. § 541 (a)(1). 6 . Menotte v. … Brown (In re Brown), 303 F.3d 1261, 1265 (11th Cir.2002); 11 U.S.C. § 541 (c)(2). 7 . In re Brown, 303 F.3d 1261 , 1265 -1267 (11th Cir.2002)(citing Waterbury v.

First National Bank of Dalton v. Browning Tufters, Inc. (In Re Browning Tufters Inc.)

3 B.R. 487 · United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Georgia · Apr 3, 1980

Browning that this debt would be paid from other corporate and personal funds and would be paid on request. Mr. Browning denies making such representations. 8. … Bullard v. Aluminum Company of America, 468 F.2d 11 (7th Cir. 1972).

Air Line Pilots Ass'n, International v. Eastern Air Lines, Inc. (In Re Ionosphere Clubs, Inc.)

105 B.R. 765 · United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · Sep 11, 1989

First, the issuance of the award was clearly in violation of the System Board’s Agreement and is consequently null and void. Jones v. St. Louis S.F. Ry. … Am. v. Clinchfield RR Co., 310 F.Supp. 606, 610 (E.D.

In re W.O.L.F.

574 B.R. 233 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Colorado · Jul 25, 2017

Brown, Bankruptcy Judge THIS MATTER comes before the Court on the Debtor’s Motion for Determination of Effect of Confirmed Plan on Partition of Debtor’s Property. … Wendland presented Debtor’s board with a list of demands, the majority of which the board rejected. Wendland then attempted to exclude Debtor from the cabin and related facilities.

Masterwear Corp. v. Angel & Frankel, P.C. (In Re Masterwear Corp.)

233 B.R. 266 · United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · Apr 9, 1999

A board consisting of de facto directors has the same authority as a de jure board to bind the corporation, at least insofar as third persons are concerned. Drob v. … Cunningham v.

Coopers & Lybrand, Ltd. v. Gibbs (In Re Gibbs)

107 B.R. 492 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · Nov 16, 1989

Any analysis of res judicata or collateral estoppel in bankruptcy cases must begin with Brown v. Felsen, supra. … Although it is clear from Brown v.

Benoit v. Lund

330 B.R. 105 · United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Vermont · Nov 24, 2004

Stock Exch., Inc. v. N.Y., N.Y. Hotel LLC, 293 F.3d 550 , 554 *110 (2d Cir.2002). … EMI Catalogue P’ship v. Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos Inc., 228 F.3d 56, 61 (2d Cir.2000).

McGraw v. Betz (In Re Betz)

84 B.R. 470 · United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Ohio · Dec 1, 1987

The Trustee cites Stein v. Brown, 18 Ohio St.3d 305 , 480 N.E.2d 1121 (1985). … Brown v. Stein, 18 Ohio St.3d at 308-309 , 480 N.E.2d at 1124 .