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1. In re JarvisCopy cite
   In re Jarvis, 390 B.R. 600 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2008)cited by 43
2. Barber v. McCord Auto Supply, Inc. (In re Pearson Industries, Inc.)Copy cite
   Barber v. McCord Auto Supply, Inc. (In re Pearson Indus., Inc.), 178 B.R. 753 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1995)cited by 36
3. In re KingCopy cite
   In re King, 290 B.R. 641 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 32
4. In re LillyCopy cite
   In re Lilly, 378 B.R. 232 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 31
5. N.I.S. Corp. v. Hallahan (In re Hallahan)Copy cite
   N.I.S. Corp. v. Hallahan (In re Hallahan), 78 B.R. 547 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 30
6. In re BeckCopy cite
   In re Beck, 4 B.R. 661 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1980)cited by 27
7. Geekie v. Watson (In re Watson)Copy cite
   Geekie v. Watson (In re Watson), 65 B.R. 9 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 26
8. Barber v. Riverside International Trucks, Inc. (In re Pearson Industries, Inc.)Copy cite
   Barber v. Riverside Int'l Trucks, Inc. (In re Pearson Indus., Inc.), 142 B.R. 831 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1992)cited by 25
9. Cooper v. Cooper (In re Cooper)Copy cite
   Cooper v. Cooper (In re Cooper), 83 B.R. 544 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1988)cited by 24
10. Gnidovec v. Alwan (In re Alwan Bros.)Copy cite
    Gnidovec v. Alwan (In re Alwan Bros.), 105 B.R. 886 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 23
11. In re DealeyCopy cite
    In re Dealey, 204 B.R. 17 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1997)cited by 23
12. Citizens First National Bank of Princeton v. Rumbolo & Kuhn, Inc. (In re Newton)Copy cite
    Citizens First Nat'l Bank of Princeton v. Rumbolo & Kuhn, Inc. (In re Newton), 64 B.R. 790 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 22
13. In re DugginsCopy cite
    In re Duggins, 263 B.R. 233 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2001)cited by 22
14. Aldridge v. Scott (In re Scott)Copy cite
    Aldridge v. Scott (In re Scott), 13 B.R. 25 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1981)cited by 22
15. Seidel v. Seidel (In re Seidel)Copy cite
    Seidel v. Seidel (In re Seidel), 48 B.R. 371 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1984)cited by 22
16. In re DagnallCopy cite
    In re Dagnall, 78 B.R. 531 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 22
17. In re TaylorCopy cite
    In re Taylor, 99 B.R. 902 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 22
18. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. v. Cerar (In re Cerar)Copy cite
    Fed. Deposit Ins. Corp. v. Cerar (In re Cerar), 84 B.R. 524 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1988)cited by 21
19. Barber v. Westbay (In re Integrated Agri, Inc.)Copy cite
    Barber v. Westbay (In re Integrated Agri, Inc.), 313 B.R. 419 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2004)cited by 21
20. Urological Group, Ltd. v. Petersen (In re Petersen)Copy cite
    Urological Group, Ltd. v. Petersen (In re Petersen), 296 B.R. 766 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 21
21. In re MartinCopy cite
    In re Martin, 371 B.R. 347 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 21
22. In re LichtenbergerCopy cite
    In re Lichtenberger, 337 B.R. 322 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2006)cited by 20
23. In re KochCopy cite
    In re Koch, 299 B.R. 523 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 20
24. In re SundeenCopy cite
    In re Sundeen, 62 B.R. 619 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 20
25. In re ShadeCopy cite
    In re Shade, 261 B.R. 213 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2001)cited by 20
26. In re LerchCopy cite
    In re Lerch, 147 B.R. 455 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1992)cited by 20
27. Hickory Point Bank & Trust, FSB v. Kucera (In re Kucera)Copy cite
    Hickory Point Bank & Trust, FSB v. Kucera (In re Kucera), 373 B.R. 878 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 20
28. In re WalterCopy cite
    In re Walter, 199 B.R. 390 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1996)cited by 19
29. In re InnisCopy cite
    In re Innis, 331 B.R. 784 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2005)cited by 19
30. Barber v. Production Credit Services (In re KZK Livestock, Inc.)Copy cite
    Barber v. Prod. Credit Servs. (In re KZK Livestock, Inc.), 221 B.R. 471 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1998)cited by 19
31. In re Windsor Hotel, L.L.C.Copy cite
    In re Windsor Hotel, L.L.C., 295 B.R. 307 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 19
32. Geekie v. Owen (In re Owen)Copy cite
    Geekie v. Owen (In re Owen), 74 B.R. 697 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 19
33. In re CarltonCopy cite
    In re Carlton, 362 B.R. 402 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 19
34. Domino's Pizza, Inc. v. Pochel (In re Pochel)Copy cite
    Domino's Pizza, Inc. v. Pochel (In re Pochel), 64 B.R. 82 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 19
35. Freer v. Beetler (In re Beetler)Copy cite
    Freer v. Beetler (In re Beetler), 368 B.R. 720 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 19
36. Love v. Smith (In re Smith)Copy cite
    Love v. Smith (In re Smith), 98 B.R. 423 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 18
37. In re Sawmill Hydraulics, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Sawmill Hydraulics, Inc., 72 B.R. 454 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 18
38. In re Richard B. Vance and Co.Copy cite
    In re Richard B. Vance & Co., 289 B.R. 692 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 18
39. In re PryorCopy cite
    In re Pryor, 341 B.R. 648 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2006)cited by 18
40. Barber v. Lebo (In re Industrial & Municipal Engineering, Inc.)Copy cite
    Barber v. Lebo (In re Indus. & Mun. Eng'g, Inc.), 127 B.R. 848 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1990)cited by 18
41. Johnston v. Campbell (In re Campbell)Copy cite
    Johnston v. Campbell (In re Campbell), 372 B.R. 886 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 18
42. In re FranklinCopy cite
    In re Franklin, 506 B.R. 765 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2014)cited by 18
43. Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Green (In re Green)Copy cite
    Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Green (In re Green), 296 B.R. 173 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2003)cited by 18
44. In re BrockhouseCopy cite
    In re Brockhouse, 220 B.R. 623 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1998)cited by 17
45. Daulton v. Daulton (In re Daulton)Copy cite
    Daulton v. Daulton (In re Daulton), 139 B.R. 708 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1992)cited by 17
46. Cripe v. Mathis (In re Mathis)Copy cite
    Cripe v. Mathis (In re Mathis), 360 B.R. 662 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2006)cited by 17
47. In re ErwinCopy cite
    In re Erwin, 376 B.R. 897 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 17
48. In re RichardsonCopy cite
    In re Richardson, 75 B.R. 601 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 17
49. Travelers Insurance Co. v. Olson (In re Olson)Copy cite
    Travelers Ins. Co. v. Olson (In re Olson), 80 B.R. 935 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 17
50. In re SnyderCopy cite
    In re Snyder, 99 B.R. 885 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 17
51. In re ParkinsonCopy cite
    In re Parkinson, 102 B.R. 141 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1988)cited by 17
52. Barber v. Dunbar (In re Dunbar)Copy cite
    Barber v. Dunbar (In re Dunbar), 313 B.R. 430 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2004)cited by 16
53. In re McKinneyCopy cite
    In re McKinney, 341 B.R. 892 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2006)cited by 16
54. In re ThumCopy cite
    In re Thum, 329 B.R. 848 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2005)cited by 16
55. Reinbold v. Morton Community Bank (In re Mid-Illini Hardwoods, LLC)Copy cite
    Reinbold v. Morton Cmty. Bank (In re Mid-Illini Hardwoods, LLC), 576 B.R. 598 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2017)cited by 16
56. In re SmithCopy cite
    In re Smith, 388 B.R. 885 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2008)cited by 15
57. Cox v. Grube (In re Grube)Copy cite
    Cox v. Grube (In re Grube), 500 B.R. 764 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2013)cited by 15
58. Easton v. United States (In re Easton)Copy cite
    Easton v. United States (In re Easton), 59 B.R. 714 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 15
59. In re StewartCopy cite
    In re Stewart, 190 B.R. 846 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1996)cited by 15
60. Shelby Shore Drugs, Inc. v. Sielschott (In re Sielschott)Copy cite
    Shelby Shore Drugs, Inc. v. Sielschott (In re Sielschott), 332 B.R. 570 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2005)cited by 15
61. In re BertelsenCopy cite
    In re Bertelsen, 65 B.R. 654 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 15
62. Lenz v. Federal Land Bank of St. Louis (In re Lenz)Copy cite
    Lenz v. Fed. Land Bank of St. Louis (In re Lenz), 74 B.R. 413 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 15
63. Chemical Bank v. Clagg (In re Clagg)Copy cite
    Chem. Bank v. Clagg (In re Clagg), 150 B.R. 697 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1993)cited by 15
64. In re JacksonCopy cite
    In re Jackson, 95 B.R. 590 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 15
65. In re TolsonCopy cite
    In re Tolson, 338 B.R. 359 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2005)cited by 14
66. In re WatkinsCopy cite
    In re Watkins, 240 B.R. 735 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1999)cited by 14
67. In re SmithCopy cite
    In re Smith, 48 B.R. 375 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1984)cited by 14
68. Ealy v. First National Bank of Matton (In re Ealy)Copy cite
    Ealy v. First Nat'l Bank of Matton (In re Ealy), 78 B.R. 897 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 14
69. Trustees of the Operating Engineers Local 965 Health Benefit Plan v. Westfall (In re Westfall)Copy cite
    Trs. of the Operating Engineers Local 965 Health Benefit Plan v. Westfall (In re Westfall), 379 B.R. 798 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 14
70. In re FurlongCopy cite
    In re Furlong, 426 B.R. 303 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2010)cited by 14
71. Christison v. Caterpillar Inc. (In re Tobler Transfer, Inc.)Copy cite
    Christison v. Caterpillar Inc. (In re Tobler Transfer, Inc.), 74 B.R. 373 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 14
72. Parsons v. Byrd (In re Byrd)Copy cite
    Parsons v. Byrd (In re Byrd), 388 B.R. 875 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 14
73. Rafool v. Wilson (In re Wilson)Copy cite
    Rafool v. Wilson (In re Wilson), 290 B.R. 333 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2002)cited by 14
74. In re SnowdenCopy cite
    In re Snowden, 386 B.R. 730 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2008)cited by 14
75. In re UlrichCopy cite
    In re Ulrich, 203 B.R. 691 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1997)cited by 13
76. Stone v. Ottawa Plant Food, Inc. (In re Hennings Feed & Crop Care, Inc.)Copy cite
    Stone v. Ottawa Plant Food, Inc. (In re Hennings Feed & Crop Care, Inc.), 365 B.R. 868 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 13
77. In re BrooksCopy cite
    In re Brooks, 370 B.R. 194 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2007)cited by 13
78. In re WimmerCopy cite
    In re Wimmer, 121 B.R. 539 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1990)cited by 13
79. In re Jordan Manufacturing Co.Copy cite
    In re Jordan Mfg. Co., 138 B.R. 30 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1992)cited by 13
80. Unsecured Creditors' Committee ex rel. Heartland Chemicals, Inc. v. Banque Paribas (In re Heartland Chemicals, Inc.)Copy cite
    Unsecured Creditors' Comm. ex rel. Heartland Chemicals, Inc. v. Banque Paribas (In re Heartland Chemicals, Inc.), 103 B.R. 1012 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1989)cited by 13
81. Redenbaugh v. Gahle (In re Redenbaugh)Copy cite
    Redenbaugh v. Gahle (In re Redenbaugh), 37 B.R. 383 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1984)cited by 13
82. In re AwaydaCopy cite
    In re Awayda, 574 B.R. 692 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2017)cited by 13
83. In re ZimmermanCopy cite
    In re Zimmerman, 276 B.R. 598 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2001)cited by 13
84. Richardson v. Von Behren (In re Von Behren)Copy cite
    Richardson v. Von Behren (In re Von Behren), 314 B.R. 169 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2004)cited by 13
85. In re ReevesCopy cite
    In re Reeves, 221 B.R. 756 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1998)cited by 12
86. Randall v. Bank of Viola (In re Randall)Copy cite
    Randall v. Bank of Viola (In re Randall), 58 B.R. 289 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 12
87. Covey v. Northwest Community Bank (In re Helen Gallagher Enterprises, Inc.)Copy cite
    Covey v. Northwest Cmty. Bank (In re Helen Gallagher Enters., Inc.), 126 B.R. 997 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1991)cited by 12
88. In re East Peoria Hotel Corp.Copy cite
    In re East Peoria Hotel Corp., 145 B.R. 956 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1991)cited by 12
89. In re AllmanCopy cite
    In re Allman, 58 B.R. 790 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 12
90. In re Vita Corp.Copy cite
    In re Vita Corp., 380 B.R. 525 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2008)cited by 12
91. Miller v. Hulvey (In re Hulvey)Copy cite
    Miller v. Hulvey (In re Hulvey), 102 B.R. 703 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1988)cited by 11
92. In re HartmanCopy cite
    In re Hartman, 211 B.R. 899 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1997)cited by 11
93. Kotter v. First State Bank of Beardstown (In re Kotter)Copy cite
    Kotter v. First State Bank of Beardstown (In re Kotter), 59 B.R. 266 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)cited by 11
94. Barber v. Production Credit Services of West Central Illinois (In re KZK Livestock, Inc.)Copy cite
    Barber v. Prod. Credit Servs. of West Cent. Ill. (In re KZK Livestock, Inc.), 290 B.R. 622 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2002)cited by 11
95. In re HendersonCopy cite
    In re Henderson, 235 B.R. 425 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1999)cited by 11
96. Reinbold ex rel. Estate of Thorpe v. Thorpe (In re Thorpe)Copy cite
    Reinbold ex rel. Estate of Thorpe v. Thorpe (In re Thorpe), 546 B.R. 172 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2016)cited by 11
97. In re KitsonCopy cite
    In re Kitson, 43 B.R. 589 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1984)cited by 11
98. Lewis v. Illinois Student Assistance Commission (In re Lewis)Copy cite
    Lewis v. Ill. Student Assistance Comm'n (In re Lewis), 276 B.R. 912 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 2002)cited by 11
99. Etheridge v. Illinois Department of Revenue (In re Etheridge)Copy cite
    Etheridge v. Ill. Dep't of Revenue (In re Etheridge), 91 B.R. 842 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1988)cited by 11
100. In re Frontier Enterprises, Inc.Copy cite
     In re Frontier Enters., 70 B.R. 356 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1987)cited by 10

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