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1. Thomas W. Garland, Inc. v. Union Electric Co. (In re Thomas W. Garland, Inc.)Copy cite
   Thomas W. Garland, Inc. v. Union Elec. Co. (In re Thomas W. Garland, Inc.), 19 B.R. 920 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1982)cited by 75
2. In re Skaggs, Richard & ConnieCopy cite
   In re Skaggs, Richard & Connie, 349 B.R. 594 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2006)cited by 56
3. In re FlemingCopy cite
   In re Fleming, 339 B.R. 716 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2006)cited by 38
4. Moore v. Holman (In re Holman)Copy cite
   Moore v. Holman (In re Holman), 42 B.R. 848 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1984)cited by 32
5. In re MitchellCopy cite
   In re Mitchell, 73 B.R. 93 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 31
6. In re Apex Oil Co.Copy cite
   In re Apex Oil Co., 92 B.R. 847 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 29
7. Professional Technical Services, Inc. v. Internal Revenue Service (In re Professional Technical Services, Inc.)Copy cite
   Pro. Technical Servs., Inc. v. Internal Revenue Serv. (In re Pro. Technical Servs., Inc.), 71 B.R. 946 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 29
8. In re Spanish Lake AssociatesCopy cite
   In re Spanish Lake Associates, 92 B.R. 875 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 26
9. Blackwell v. Wallace (In re Wallace)Copy cite
   Blackwell v. Wallace (In re Wallace), 66 B.R. 834 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 25
10. Crispell v. Landmark Bank (In re Crispell)Copy cite
    Crispell v. Landmark Bank (In re Crispell), 73 B.R. 375 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 25
11. O'Neal v. United States (In re O'Neal)Copy cite
    O'Neal v. United States (In re O'Neal), 20 B.R. 13 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1982)cited by 25
12. In re JacksonCopy cite
    In re Jackson, 173 B.R. 168 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 24
13. Priest v. Interco, Inc. (In re Interco, Inc.)Copy cite
    Priest v. Interco, Inc. (In re Interco, Inc.), 135 B.R. 359 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 24
14. In re SandersCopy cite
    In re Sanders, 69 B.R. 569 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 23
15. In re MitchellCopy cite
    In re Mitchell, 177 B.R. 900 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 22
16. In re Ozark Beverage Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re Ozark Beverage Co., 105 B.R. 510 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989)cited by 22
17. In re CopmanCopy cite
    In re Copman, 161 B.R. 821 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1993)cited by 21
18. Thomas W. Garland, Inc. v. Nooney Co. (In re Thomas W. Garland, Inc.)Copy cite
    Thomas W. Garland, Inc. v. Nooney Co. (In re Thomas W. Garland, Inc.), 28 B.R. 87 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1983)cited by 21
19. In re Apex Oil Co.Copy cite
    In re Apex Oil Co., 101 B.R. 92 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989)cited by 20
20. Wellner v. Clark (In re Clark)Copy cite
    Wellner v. Clark (In re Clark), 207 B.R. 651 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1997)cited by 19
21. In re Apex Oil Co.Copy cite
    In re Apex Oil Co., 118 B.R. 683 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 19
22. In re Laclede Cab Co.Copy cite
    In re Laclede Cab Co., 76 B.R. 687 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 18
23. In re RimellCopy cite
    In re Rimell, 111 B.R. 250 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 18
24. In re ServiceCopy cite
    In re Serv., 155 B.R. 512 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1993)cited by 18
25. In re St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Inc.Copy cite
    In re St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Inc., 86 B.R. 606 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 18
26. In re Interco Inc.Copy cite
    In re Interco Inc., 137 B.R. 1003 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 17
27. North River Insurance v. Baskowitz (In re Baskowitz)Copy cite
    North River Ins. v. Baskowitz (In re Baskowitz), 194 B.R. 839 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1996)cited by 17
28. In re Marketing Associates of America, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Mktg. Associates of Am., Inc., 122 B.R. 367 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 17
29. Standfuss v. United States Department of Education (In re Standfuss)Copy cite
    Standfuss v. United States Dep't of Educ. (In re Standfuss), 245 B.R. 356 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2000)cited by 16
30. Boyer v. ITT Financial Services (In re Boyer)Copy cite
    Boyer v. ITT Fin. Servs. (In re Boyer), 63 B.R. 153 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 16
31. Case v. TBAC-Prince Gardner, Inc. (In re Prince Gardner, Inc.)Copy cite
    Case v. TBAC-Prince Gardner, Inc. (In re Prince Gardner, Inc.), 220 B.R. 63 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1998)cited by 16
32. Wood v. Cochard (In re Cochard)Copy cite
    Wood v. Cochard (In re Cochard), 177 B.R. 639 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1995)cited by 16
33. In re NielsenCopy cite
    In re Nielsen, 86 B.R. 177 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 15
34. Vaughn v. Quinn (In re Quinn)Copy cite
    Vaughn v. Quinn (In re Quinn), 170 B.R. 1013 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 15
35. Goldstein v. Lange (In re Lange)Copy cite
    Goldstein v. Lange (In re Lange), 35 B.R. 579 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1983)cited by 14
36. LaBarge v. Ireland (In re Ireland)Copy cite
    LaBarge v. Ireland (In re Ireland), 325 B.R. 836 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2005)cited by 14
37. Thompson v. Kelly (In re Kelly)Copy cite
    Thompson v. Kelly (In re Kelly), 238 B.R. 156 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1999)cited by 14
38. Telgmann v. Maune (In re Maune)Copy cite
    Telgmann v. Maune (In re Maune), 133 B.R. 1010 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 14
39. In re Worths Stores Corp.Copy cite
    In re Worths Stores Corp., 130 B.R. 531 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 14
40. In re Nantucket Apartments AssociatesCopy cite
    In re Nantucket Apartments Associates, 80 B.R. 154 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 14
41. Russell-Polk v. Bradley (In re Russell-Polk)Copy cite
    Russell-Polk v. Bradley (In re Russell-Polk), 200 B.R. 218 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1996)cited by 14
42. In re RayCopy cite
    In re Ray, 83 B.R. 670 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 13
43. Imperial Gardens Liquidating Trust v. Northwest Commons, Inc. (In re Northwest Commons, Inc.)Copy cite
    Imperial Gardens Liquidating Trust v. Northwest Commons, Inc. (In re Northwest Commons, Inc.), 136 B.R. 215 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 13
44. Mann v. Michael Industries, Inc. (In re Inland Shoe Manufacturing Co.)Copy cite
    Mann v. Michael Indus., Inc. (In re Inland Shoe Mfg. Co.), 90 B.R. 981 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 13
45. In re LG Edwards Farm, Inc.Copy cite
    In re LG Edwards Farm, Inc., 30 B.R. 842 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1983)cited by 13
46. Horton v. Horton (In re Horton)Copy cite
    Horton v. Horton (In re Horton), 69 B.R. 42 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 13
47. In re RingCopy cite
    In re Ring, 144 B.R. 446 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 13
48. In re Valley Steel Products Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re Valley Steel Prods. Co., 142 B.R. 337 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 13
49. In re Bridge Information Systems, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Bridge Info. Sys., Inc., 325 B.R. 824 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2005)cited by 13
50. Interco Inc. v. ILGWU National Retirement Fund (In re Interco Inc.)Copy cite
    Interco Inc. v. ILGWU Nat'l Ret. Fund (In re Interco Inc.), 137 B.R. 993 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 13
51. In re U.S. Fidelis, Inc.Copy cite
    In re U.S. Fidelis, Inc., 481 B.R. 503 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2012)cited by 13
52. In re Lenco, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Lenco, Inc., 116 B.R. 141 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 12
53. Peltz v. Gulfcoast Workstation Group (In re Bridge Information Systems, Inc.)Copy cite
    Peltz v. Gulfcoast Workstation Group (In re Bridge Info. Sys., Inc.), 293 B.R. 479 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2003)cited by 12
54. In re St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Inc.Copy cite
    In re St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Inc., 63 B.R. 131 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1985)cited by 12
55. Burns v. Burns (In re Burns)Copy cite
    Burns v. Burns (In re Burns), 149 B.R. 578 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1993)cited by 12
56. Lowry v. Mc Neil Corp. (In re Lowry)Copy cite
    Lowry v. Mc Neil Corp. (In re Lowry), 25 B.R. 52 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1982)cited by 12
57. Zlotopolski v. Dressel (In re Dressel)Copy cite
    Zlotopolski v. Dressel (In re Dressel), 212 B.R. 611 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1997)cited by 12
58. In re Worths Stores Corp.Copy cite
    In re Worths Stores Corp., 135 B.R. 112 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 12
59. Barnett v. Barnett (In re Barnett)Copy cite
    Barnett v. Barnett (In re Barnett), 62 B.R. 661 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 12
60. In re Channel One Communications, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Channel One Commc'ns, Inc., 117 B.R. 493 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 11
61. In re SmithCopy cite
    In re Smith, 167 B.R. 895 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 11
62. In re WilmsmeyerCopy cite
    In re Wilmsmeyer, 171 B.R. 61 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 11
63. Wood Peek v. Mazander (In re Mazander)Copy cite
    Wood Peek v. Mazander (In re Mazander), 130 B.R. 534 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 11
64. Allen v. Internal Revenue Service (In re Allen)Copy cite
    Allen v. Internal Revenue Serv. (In re Allen), 83 B.R. 678 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 11
65. In re Interco Inc.Copy cite
    In re Interco Inc., 211 B.R. 667 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1997)cited by 11
66. Mann v. Art Britton Auction Sales, Ltd. (In re Riverfront Food & Beverage Corp.)Copy cite
    Mann v. Art Britton Auction Sales, Ltd. (In re Riverfront Food & Beverage Corp.), 29 B.R. 846 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1983)cited by 11
67. In re FaughnCopy cite
    In re Faughn, 69 B.R. 18 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 11
68. In re Central Medical Center, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Cent. Med. Ctr., Inc., 122 B.R. 568 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 11
69. In re CLC of America, Inc.Copy cite
    In re CLC of Am., Inc., 68 B.R. 512 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1986)cited by 11
70. In re HicksCopy cite
    In re Hicks, 370 B.R. 919 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2007)cited by 11
71. In re MorrisCopy cite
    In re Morris, 150 B.R. 446 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 11
72. Ferguson v. Internal Revenue Service (In re Ferguson)Copy cite
    Ferguson v. Internal Revenue Serv. (In re Ferguson), 83 B.R. 676 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1988)cited by 11
73. In re Global Construction & Supply, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Global Constr. & Supply, Inc., 126 B.R. 573 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 11
74. In re JordanCopy cite
    In re Jordan, 164 B.R. 89 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 11
75. In re Patriot Coal Corp.Copy cite
    In re Patriot Coal Corp., 493 B.R. 65 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2013)cited by 11
76. Perkins v. Coordinating Board for Higher Education (In re Perkins)Copy cite
    Perkins v. Coordinating Bd. for Higher Educ. (In re Perkins), 228 B.R. 431 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1998)cited by 11
77. Goldman Fruit & Produce Co. v. Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co. (In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce)Copy cite
    Goldman Fruit & Produce Co. v. Lombardo Fruit & Produce Co. (In re Lombardo Fruit & Produce), 106 B.R. 593 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1989)cited by 10
78. In re RodeCopy cite
    In re Rode, 119 B.R. 697 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 10
79. Davis v. Robinson (In re Robinson)Copy cite
    Davis v. Robinson (In re Robinson), 152 B.R. 956 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1993)cited by 10
80. Reliance Insurance v. Wilson (In re Wilson)Copy cite
    Reliance Ins. v. Wilson (In re Wilson), 127 B.R. 440 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 10
81. Missouri Baptist College v. Johnson (In re Johnson)Copy cite
    Mo. Baptist Coll. v. Johnson (In re Johnson), 215 B.R. 750 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1997)cited by 10
82. In re WeadCopy cite
    In re Wead, 38 B.R. 658 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1984)cited by 10
83. In re CrownoverCopy cite
    In re Crownover, 43 B.R. 22 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1984)cited by 10
84. In re DennisonCopy cite
    In re Dennison, 129 B.R. 609 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1991)cited by 10
85. In re ChristianCopy cite
    In re Christian, 180 B.R. 548 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1995)cited by 10
86. Davis v. Davenport (In re Davenport)Copy cite
    Davis v. Davenport (In re Davenport), 147 B.R. 172 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992)cited by 10
87. Mann v. Commonwealth Savings & Loan Ass'n (In re Ollada)Copy cite
    Mann v. Commonwealth Sav. & Loan Ass'n (In re Ollada), 114 B.R. 654 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 10
88. Keogh v. Fleming Manufacturing Co. (In re Keogh)Copy cite
    Keogh v. Fleming Mfg. Co. (In re Keogh), 509 B.R. 915 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2014)cited by 10
89. Barac v. Barac (In re Barac)Copy cite
    Barac v. Barac (In re Barac), 62 B.R. 713 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1985)cited by 10
90. In re WilsonCopy cite
    In re Wilson, 190 B.R. 860 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1996)cited by 9
91. Lowery v. McIlroy & Millian (In re Lowery)Copy cite
    Lowery v. McIlroy & Millian (In re Lowery), 292 B.R. 645 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2003)cited by 9
92. Air One, Inc. v. Flight Support International, Inc. (In re Air One, Inc.)Copy cite
    Air One, Inc. v. Flight Support Int'l, Inc. (In re Air One, Inc.), 80 B.R. 145 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 9
93. In re RayCopy cite
    In re Ray, 70 B.R. 431 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 9
94. Mueller v. Sparklet Devices, Inc. (In re Sparklet Devices, Inc.)Copy cite
    Mueller v. Sparklet Devices, Inc. (In re Sparklet Devices, Inc.), 154 B.R. 544 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1993)cited by 9
95. In re Steaks to Go, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Steaks to Go, Inc., 226 B.R. 35 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1998)cited by 9
96. In re CalhounCopy cite
    In re Calhoun, 359 B.R. 738 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 2007)cited by 9
97. General Dynamics Corp. v. Veliotis (In re Veliotis)Copy cite
    Gen. Dynamics Corp. v. Veliotis (In re Veliotis), 79 B.R. 846 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1987)cited by 9
98. In re KujawaCopy cite
    In re Kujawa, 112 B.R. 968 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1990)cited by 8
99. Meyer v. Asbury (In re Asbury)Copy cite
    Meyer v. Asbury (In re Asbury), 195 B.R. 412 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1996)cited by 8
100. Kawaauhau v. Geiger (In re Geiger)Copy cite
     Kawaauhau v. Geiger (In re Geiger), 172 B.R. 916 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1994)cited by 7

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