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Court Opinions Database

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Keywords/Topic Date Title Description Judge
Collateral Estoppel, Dischargeability, Summary Judgment     07/30/2013     De Leon et al v. Cordova et al     

Plaintiff granted summary judgment on nondischargeability claim based on prior state court judgment

Judge David T. Thuma
Avoidance Actions, Fraudulent Transfers, Limitation of Actions, Ponzi Scheme Issues, Time     07/10/2013     Wagner v. Jones, et al     

In a case involving a Ponzi scheme, the Court found that the Trustee’s claims against a late investor’s children were time-barred by New Mexico’s version of the Uniform Probate Code.   Adv. No. 12-1295 (Bkrtcy.D.N.M.  July 10, 2013).

Chief Judge Robert H. Jacobvitz
Dischargeability, Summary Judgment     07/01/2013     Jacoby et.al v. Akbari-Shahmirzadi     

Fact issues about debtor's intent preclude summary judgment in creditor's favor on 523(a)(4) claim.

Judge David T. Thuma
Evidence, Summary Judgment     06/26/2013     Jacoby et.al v. Akbari-Shahmirzadi     

 Court reviews admissibility of affidavit testimony and letter submitted in defense of summary judgment motion, in face of hearsay objection.

Judge David T. Thuma
Dischargeability, Summary Judgment     06/11/2013     Baker v. Baker     

Whether attorney fees awarded in a divorce proceeding are nondischargeable under 523(a)(15)

Judge David T. Thuma
Assumption and Rejection, Damages, Evidence, Summary Judgment     06/07/2013     Beohm v. Pickel et. al.     

Whether contract was validly terminated pre-petition by non-debtor party for default; if not, whether debtor could assume and obtain specific performance.

Judge David T. Thuma
Valuation     05/28/2013     Mirada Del Lago, LLC     

Opinion on value of real property, based on competing appraisals

Judge David T. Thuma
Avoidance Actions, Fraudulent Transfers, Good Faith, Ponzi Scheme Issues     05/24/2013     Wagner v. Ultima Homes, Inc.     

 In a case involving a Ponzi scheme, the Court found that: (1) the Chapter 11 trustee had standing to pursue her fraudulent transfer claims; and (2) such claims were not barred by ERISA’s anti-alienation provision or exclusive benefit rule.  The Court also established the framework for analyzing the good faith defense under 11 U.S.C. §548(c).  Adv. No. 12-1110 (Bkrtcy.D.N.M. May 24, 2013).

Chief Judge Robert H. Jacobvitz
Class Action, Damages, Reconsideration     05/21/2013     Montano et al. v. First Light Federal Credit Union     

 "Opinion on class plaintiffs' motion to reconsider decertification order, and discussing recent Supreme Court case on class-wide proof of damages."

Judge David T. Thuma
Collateral Estoppel, Judicial Estoppel, Res Judicata, Summary Judgment, Waiver     05/14/2013     Baker v. The Bank of New York, et al     

Memorandum opinion denying defendants' motion for summary judgment on re judicata and/or collateral estoppel grounds

Judge David T. Thuma

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