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Bankruptcy Sales: Free and Clear Could Be Clearer

In re Love, 553 B.R. 54 (Bankr. D. S.C. 2016) – Chapter 13 debtors filed a motion seeking authority to sell 5 acres of real property free and clear of a mortgage covering the property. The mortgagee objected.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Sale: So Who Needs a Plan of Reorganization Anyway?

In re Tempnology, LLC, 542 B.R. 50 (Bankr. D. N.H.) – After lining up a stalking horse bidder and holding on auction, a chapter 11 debtor sought court approval of a sale of substantially all of its assets prior to … Continue reading

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Postpetition Sale: What Happens If the Debtor Won’t Perform (Not Much)?

In Re Engels, 536 B.R. 529 (Bankr. N.D. N.Y. 2015) – Postpetition a chapter 13 debtor signed an asset purchase agreement to sell certain real estate subject to court approval. However, the debtor never sought approval – not even after … Continue reading

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Sales Free and Clear: Does Consent Really Mean Consent?

In re Arch Hospitality, Inc., 530 B.R. 588 (Bankr. W.D.N.Y. 2015) – A Chapter 11 debtor sought bankruptcy court approval to sell a hotel free and clear of liens in a Section 363 sale.  The issues before the court ultimately turned on … Continue reading

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Brokers: Rely on Broker Statements at Your Peril

Alamo Group, LLC v. A & G Realty Partners, LLC (In re OSC 1 Liquidating Corp.), 529 B.R. 825 (Bankr. D. Del. 2015) – A purchaser of debtors’ lease designation rights filed a complaint in bankruptcy court against the debtors’ real … Continue reading

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Chapter 11 Sales: Believe It Or Not, There Really Are Limits

In re P.D.M. Co., 523 B.R. 558 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2015) – Two affiliated chapter 11 debtors sought court approval of a sale of all of their assets out of the ordinary course of business free and clear of claims.  The bankruptcy … Continue reading

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