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707(b) action

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A quick definition of 707(b) action:

707(b) action: A 707(b) action is when someone asks the court to dismiss a person's bankruptcy case because they think the person is trying to take advantage of the bankruptcy system. This can happen if the court thinks the person is not being honest or is trying to hide something.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A 707(b) action is a legal motion that can be filed by the court, the United States trustee, the trustee, the administrator, or any party involved in a bankruptcy case. This motion requests that the debtor's case be dismissed because granting relief would be an abuse of the provisions outlined in Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Example: In the case of In re Stewart, the court was asked to consider a 707(b) action. The debtor had filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but the trustee argued that the debtor had enough disposable income to pay off their debts through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy instead. The court ultimately agreed with the trustee and dismissed the debtor's case, stating that granting relief under Chapter 7 would have been an abuse of the bankruptcy system.

Explanation: This example illustrates how a 707(b) action can be used to prevent a debtor from abusing the bankruptcy system. In this case, the court determined that the debtor had enough income to pay off their debts through a different type of bankruptcy, and therefore, granting relief under Chapter 7 would have been inappropriate. By dismissing the case, the court ensured that the debtor could not take advantage of the system and avoid paying their debts.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
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IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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