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1. Allard v. Coenen (In re Trans-Industries, Inc.)Copy cite
   Allard v. Coenen (In re Trans-Indus., Inc.), 419 B.R. 21 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2009)cited by 106
2. In re LoughCopy cite
   In re Lough, 57 B.R. 993 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 98
3. Gold v. Winget (In re NM Holdings Co.)Copy cite
   Gold v. Winget (In re NM Holdings Co.), 407 B.R. 232 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2009)cited by 83
4. In re Hamilton Hardware Co., Inc.Copy cite
   In re Hamilton Hardware Co., 11 B.R. 326 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1981)cited by 79
5. Atlas Automation, Inc. v. Jensen, Inc. (In re Atlas Automation, Inc.)Copy cite
   Atlas Automation, Inc. v. Jensen, Inc. (In re Atlas Automation, Inc.), 42 B.R. 246 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 68
6. First of America Bank v. Gaylor (In re Gaylor)Copy cite
   First of Am. Bank v. Gaylor (In re Gaylor), 123 B.R. 236 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1991)cited by 64
7. In re BriggsCopy cite
   In re Briggs, 143 B.R. 438 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1992)cited by 61
8. In re UlrichCopy cite
   In re Ulrich, 517 B.R. 77 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2014)cited by 56
9. In re ColvinCopy cite
   In re Colvin, 288 B.R. 477 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2003)cited by 55
10. In re Nikron, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Nikron, Inc., 27 B.R. 773 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1983)cited by 52
11. In re Fred Sanders Co.Copy cite
    In re Fred Sanders Co., 22 B.R. 902 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 51
12. Dery v. General Motors Corp. (In re Fordson Engineering Corp.)Copy cite
    Dery v. Gen. Motors Corp. (In re Fordson Eng'g Corp.), 25 B.R. 506 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 49
13. In re PremoCopy cite
    In re Premo, 116 B.R. 515 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1990)cited by 48
14. In re HughesCopy cite
    In re Hughes, 313 B.R. 205 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2004)cited by 46
15. In re OlenCopy cite
    In re Olen, 15 B.R. 750 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1981)cited by 45
16. Second National Bank of Saginaw v. Honaker (In re Honaker)Copy cite
    Second Nat'l Bank of Saginaw v. Honaker (In re Honaker), 4 B.R. 415 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 44
17. In re JonesCopy cite
    In re Jones, 152 B.R. 155 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1993)cited by 44
18. Grogan v. Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc. (In re Advance Glove Manufacturing Co.)Copy cite
    Grogan v. Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc. (In re Advance Glove Mfg. Co.), 25 B.R. 521 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 43
19. Troy Industrial Catering Service v. State, Department of Treasury, Revenue Division (In re Troy Industrial Catering Service)Copy cite
    Troy Indus. Catering Serv. v. State, Dep't of Treasury, Revenue Div. (In re Troy Indus. Catering Serv.), 2 B.R. 521 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 43
20. In re ZaporskiCopy cite
    In re Zaporski, 366 B.R. 758 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2007)cited by 42
21. In re Independence Village, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Independence Vill., Inc., 52 B.R. 715 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 42
22. Brown v. Sachs (In re Brown)Copy cite
    Brown v. Sachs (In re Brown), 56 B.R. 954 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 42
23. In re GonzalesCopy cite
    In re Gonzales, 157 B.R. 604 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1993)cited by 42
24. Credithrift of America, Inc. v. Meyers (In re Meyers)Copy cite
    Credithrift of Am., Inc. v. Meyers (In re Meyers), 2 B.R. 603 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 40
25. In re BarrettCopy cite
    In re Barrett, 569 B.R. 687 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2017)cited by 40
26. Citicorp Homeowners, Inc. v. Willey (In re Willey)Copy cite
    Citicorp Homeowners, Inc. v. Willey (In re Willey), 24 B.R. 369 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 39
27. Estate of Reich v. Burke (In re Reich)Copy cite
    Estate of Reich v. Burke (In re Reich), 54 B.R. 995 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 38
28. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 237 B.R. 380 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999)cited by 38
29. In re St. Louis Freight Lines, Inc.Copy cite
    In re St. Louis Freight Lines, Inc., 45 B.R. 546 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 38
30. Kohut v. Lenaway (In re Lennys Copy Center & More LLC)Copy cite
    Kohut v. Lenaway (In re Lennys Copy Ctr. & More LLC), 515 B.R. 562 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2014)cited by 38
31. Lewis v. Summers (In re Summers)Copy cite
    Lewis v. Summers (In re Summers), 320 B.R. 630 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2005)cited by 37
32. McCallum v. Pixley (In re McCallum)Copy cite
    McCallum v. Pixley (In re McCallum), 456 B.R. 770 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2011)cited by 35
33. In re StinsonCopy cite
    In re Stinson, 221 B.R. 726 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1998)cited by 34
34. Holmes v. Kraus (In re Kraus)Copy cite
    Holmes v. Kraus (In re Kraus), 37 B.R. 126 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 34
35. In re WhitakerCopy cite
    In re Whitaker, 574 B.R. 819 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2017)cited by 34
36. Simon v. ASIMCO Technologies, Inc. (In re American Camshaft Specialties, Inc.)Copy cite
    Simon v. ASIMCO Techs., Inc. (In re Am. Camshaft Specialties, Inc.), 410 B.R. 765 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2009)cited by 34
37. In re RondeauCopy cite
    In re Rondeau, 574 B.R. 824 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2017)cited by 34
38. In re WilsonCopy cite
    In re Wilson, 575 B.R. 783 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2017)cited by 34
39. In re Winom Tool and Die, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Winom Tool & Die, Inc., 173 B.R. 613 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1994)cited by 33
40. In re BraggCopy cite
    In re Bragg, 577 B.R. 265 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2017)cited by 33
41. In re S & S Industries, Inc.Copy cite
    In re S & S Indus., 30 B.R. 395 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1983)cited by 33
42. Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Klix (In re Klix)Copy cite
    Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Klix (In re Klix), 23 B.R. 187 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 33
43. Cook v. United States (In re Earl Roggenbuck Farms, Inc.)Copy cite
    Cook v. United States (In re Earl Roggenbuck Farms, Inc.), 51 B.R. 913 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 32
44. In re KesslerCopy cite
    In re Kessler, 588 B.R. 191 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2018)cited by 32
45. Solomon v. Barman (In re Barman)Copy cite
    Solomon v. Barman (In re Barman), 237 B.R. 342 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999)cited by 31
46. Bliss Technologies, Inc. ex rel. Unsecured Creditors Committee v. HMI Industries, Inc. (In re Bliss Technologies, Inc.)Copy cite
    Bliss Techs., Inc. v. HMI Indus., Inc. (In re Bliss Techs., Inc.), 307 B.R. 598 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2004)cited by 31
47. In re DavisCopy cite
    In re Davis, 348 B.R. 449 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2006)cited by 31
48. In re MooreCopy cite
    In re Moore, 591 B.R. 680 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2018)cited by 31
49. Walat Farms, Inc. v. United States (In re Walat Farms, Inc.)Copy cite
    Walat Farms, Inc. v. United States (In re Walat Farms, Inc.), 69 B.R. 529 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 30
50. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 215 B.R. 346 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1997)cited by 30
51. Maislin Industries, U.S., Inc. v. C J Van Houten E Zoon Inc. (In re Maislin Industries, U.S., Inc.)Copy cite
    Maislin Indus., U.S. v. C J Van Houten E Zoon Inc. (In re Maislin Indus., U.S., Inc.), 50 B.R. 943 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 30
52. In re SzczepanskiCopy cite
    In re Szczepanski, 596 B.R. 859 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2019)cited by 30
53. Chrysler Credit Corp. v. Van Nort (In re Van Nort)Copy cite
    Chrysler Credit Corp. v. Van Nort (In re Van Nort), 9 B.R. 218 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1981)cited by 29
54. In re Made in Detroit, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Made in Detroit, Inc., 299 B.R. 170 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2003)cited by 29
55. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 244 B.R. 678 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1999)cited by 29
56. In re RogersCopy cite
    In re Rogers, 65 B.R. 1018 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 29
57. Bombardier Corp. v. Penning (In re Penning)Copy cite
    Bombardier Corp. v. Penning (In re Penning), 22 B.R. 616 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 29
58. Erman v. Armco, Inc. (In re Formed Tubes, Inc.)Copy cite
    Erman v. Armco, Inc. (In re Formed Tubes, Inc.), 46 B.R. 645 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 28
59. Bend v. Eadie (In re Eadie)Copy cite
    Bend v. Eadie (In re Eadie), 51 B.R. 890 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 28
60. Hertzberg v. American Electrical Contractors (In re Steel Improvement Co.)Copy cite
    Hertzberg v. Am. Elec. Contractors (In re Steel Improvement Co.), 79 B.R. 681 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 28
61. In re Hayball Trucking, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Hayball Trucking, Inc., 67 B.R. 681 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 28
62. In re PartickaCopy cite
    In re Particka, 355 B.R. 616 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2006)cited by 27
63. Montney v. Beneficial Finance Co. (In re Montney)Copy cite
    Montney v. Beneficial Fin. Co. (In re Montney), 17 B.R. 353 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 27
64. In re DietzCopy cite
    In re Dietz, 136 B.R. 459 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1992)cited by 27
65. Schubiner v. Zolman (In re Schubiner)Copy cite
    Schubiner v. Zolman (In re Schubiner), 590 B.R. 362 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2018)cited by 27
66. Leech v. Nichols (In re Nichols)Copy cite
    Leech v. Nichols (In re Nichols), 4 B.R. 711 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 27
67. Simon v. Brentwood Tavern, LLC (In re Brentwood Golf Club, LLC)Copy cite
    Simon v. Brentwood Tavern, LLC (In re Brentwood Golf Club, LLC), 329 B.R. 802 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2005)cited by 27
68. Chapman v. Britton (In re Britton)Copy cite
    Chapman v. Britton (In re Britton), 43 B.R. 605 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 27
69. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 211 B.R. 545 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1997)cited by 27
70. Cappella v. Little (In re Little)Copy cite
    Cappella v. Little (In re Little), 163 B.R. 497 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1994)cited by 26
71. In re BellCopy cite
    In re Bell, 65 B.R. 575 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 26
72. Cadillac Vending Co. v. Haynes (In re Haynes)Copy cite
    Cadillac Vending Co. v. Haynes (In re Haynes), 19 B.R. 849 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1982)cited by 26
73. Solomon v. Barman (In re Barman)Copy cite
    Solomon v. Barman (In re Barman), 244 B.R. 896 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2000)cited by 26
74. In re Executive Technology Data SystemsCopy cite
    In re Exec. Tech. Data Sys., 79 B.R. 276 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 25
75. Himmelspach v. Railcar Specialties, Inc. (In re R.C.S. Engineered Products Co.)Copy cite
    Himmelspach v. Railcar Specialties, Inc. (In re R.C.S. Engineered Prods. Co.), 168 B.R. 598 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1994)cited by 25
76. In re RichardsCopy cite
    In re Richards, 249 B.R. 859 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2000)cited by 24
77. In re RedickCopy cite
    In re Redick, 81 B.R. 881 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 24
78. In re KilpatrickCopy cite
    In re Kilpatrick, 160 B.R. 560 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1993)cited by 24
79. Webster v. Barbara (In re Otis & Edwards, P.C.)Copy cite
    Webster v. Barbara (In re Otis & Edwards, P.C.), 115 B.R. 900 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1990)cited by 24
80. Kelley v. Sclater (In re Sclater)Copy cite
    Kelley v. Sclater (In re Sclater), 40 B.R. 594 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 24
81. In re ShandsCopy cite
    In re Shands, 63 B.R. 121 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1985)cited by 24
82. In re City of DetroitCopy cite
    In re City of Detroit, 524 B.R. 147 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2014)cited by 24
83. Pure in Heart Baptist Church v. Fulton (In re Fulton)Copy cite
    Pure in Heart Baptist Church v. Fulton (In re Fulton), 3 B.R. 600 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 23
84. In re GrayCopy cite
    In re Gray, 64 B.R. 505 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 23
85. In re BanksCopy cite
    In re Banks, 253 B.R. 25 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2000)cited by 23
86. Matto's, Inc. v. Olde Colonie Place (In re Matto's, Inc.)Copy cite
    Matto's, Inc. v. Olde Colonie Place (In re Matto's, Inc.), 9 B.R. 89 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1981)cited by 23
87. In re DavidCopy cite
    In re David, 106 B.R. 126 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1989)cited by 23
88. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 250 B.R. 298 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2000)cited by 22
89. In re GarrisonCopy cite
    In re Garrison, 5 B.R. 256 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1980)cited by 22
90. In re WilliamsCopy cite
    In re Williams, 378 B.R. 811 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2007)cited by 22
91. In re SanglierCopy cite
    In re Sanglier, 124 B.R. 511 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1991)cited by 22
92. In re HarrisCopy cite
    In re Harris, 62 B.R. 391 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 22
93. In re Griswold Building, LLCCopy cite
    In re Griswold Bldg., LLC, 420 B.R. 666 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2009)cited by 22
94. In re Dow Corning Corp.Copy cite
    In re Dow Corning Corp., 198 B.R. 214 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1996)cited by 21
95. In re Toga Manufacturing Ltd.Copy cite
    In re Toga Mfg. Ltd., 28 B.R. 165 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1983)cited by 21
96. In re Gee & Missler Services, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Gee & Missler Servs., Inc., 62 B.R. 841 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1986)cited by 21
97. In re Walway Co.Copy cite
    In re Walway Co., 69 B.R. 967 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 21
98. In re Tally Well Service, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Tally Well Serv., Inc., 45 B.R. 149 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1984)cited by 20
99. McTevia v. Adamo (In re Atlantic Mortgage Corp.)Copy cite
    McTevia v. Adamo (In re Atl. Mortg. Corp.), 69 B.R. 321 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1987)cited by 20
100. In re LuchenbillCopy cite
     In re Luchenbill, 112 B.R. 204 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1990)cited by 20

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