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1. Heritage Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Rogers Development Corp. (In re Rogers Development Corp.)Copy cite
   Heritage Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. Rogers Dev. Corp. (In re Rogers Dev. Corp.), 2 B.R. 679 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 74
2. In re ContiCopy cite
   In re Conti, 50 B.R. 142 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 58
3. In re Vecco Construction Industries, Inc.Copy cite
   In re Vecco Constr. Indus., 4 B.R. 407 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 54
4. Virginia Commission of Game & Inland Fisheries v. Myers (In re Myers)Copy cite
   Va. Comm'n of Game & Inland Fisheries v. Myers (In re Myers), 52 B.R. 901 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 52
5. Washington v. Virginia State Education Assistance Authority (In re Washington)Copy cite
   Washington v. Va. State Educ. Assistance Auth. (In re Wash.), 41 B.R. 211 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 52
6. Cherry v. Arendall (In re Cherry)Copy cite
   Cherry v. Arendall (In re Cherry), 247 B.R. 176 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2000)cited by 52
7. Lisk v. Criswell (In re Criswell)Copy cite
   Lisk v. Criswell (In re Criswell), 52 B.R. 184 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 52
8. WBQ Partnership v. Commonwealth Department of Medical Assistance Services (In re WBQ Partnership)Copy cite
   WBQ P'ship v. Commonwealth Dep't of Med. Assistance Servs. (In re WBQ P'ship), 189 B.R. 97 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 50
9. Freeman v. Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union (In re Freeman)Copy cite
   Freeman v. Eli Lilly Fed. Credit Union (In re Freeman), 72 B.R. 850 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1987)cited by 49
10. KMK Factoring, L.L.C. v. McKnew (In re McKnew)Copy cite
    KMK Factoring, L.L.C. v. McKnew (In re McKnew), 270 B.R. 593 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2001)cited by 49
11. In re Cold Harbor Associates, L.P.Copy cite
    In re Cold Harbor Associates, L.P., 204 B.R. 904 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1997)cited by 48
12. Poplar Run Five Ltd. Partnership v. Virginia Electric & Power Co. (In re Poplar Run Five Ltd. Partnership)Copy cite
    Poplar Run Five Ltd. P'ship v. Va. Elec. & Power Co. (In re Poplar Run Five Ltd. P'ship), 192 B.R. 848 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 46
13. Ocean Equity Group, Inc. v. Wooten (In re Wooten)Copy cite
    Ocean Equity Group, Inc. v. Wooten (In re Wooten), 423 B.R. 108 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2010)cited by 46
14. Hyman v. Porter (In re Porter)Copy cite
    Hyman v. Porter (In re Porter), 37 B.R. 56 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 45
15. Cooley v. Sposa (In re Sposa)Copy cite
    Cooley v. Sposa (In re Sposa), 31 B.R. 307 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1983)cited by 45
16. Rook v. Rook (In re Rook)Copy cite
    Rook v. Rook (In re Rook), 102 B.R. 490 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1989)cited by 44
17. Johnson v. Davis (In re Davis)Copy cite
    Johnson v. Davis (In re Davis), 262 B.R. 663 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2001)cited by 44
18. In re AH Robins Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re AH Robins Co., 63 B.R. 986 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 44
19. Bradco Supply Corp. v. Lane (In re Lane)Copy cite
    Bradco Supply Corp. v. Lane (In re Lane), 37 B.R. 410 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 43
20. In re Nova Real Estate Investment TrustCopy cite
    In re Nova Real Estate Inv. Trust, 23 B.R. 62 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1982)cited by 42
21. Virginia National Bank v. Jones (In re Jones)Copy cite
    Va. Nat'l Bank v. Jones (In re Jones), 5 B.R. 736 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 41
22. Thompson v. Board of Trustees (In re Thompson)Copy cite
    Thompson v. Bd. of Trs. (In re Thompson), 182 B.R. 140 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 40
23. In re BowlesCopy cite
    In re Bowles, 48 B.R. 502 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 40
24. In re Palumbo Family Ltd. PartnershipCopy cite
    In re Palumbo Family Ltd. P'ship, 182 B.R. 447 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 39
25. Maitland v. Central Fidelity Bank (In re Maitland)Copy cite
    Maitland v. Cent. Fid. Bank (In re Maitland), 61 B.R. 130 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 39
26. In re BallardCopy cite
    In re Ballard, 4 B.R. 271 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 39
27. Clark v. Taylor (In re Taylor)Copy cite
    Clark v. Taylor (In re Taylor), 58 B.R. 849 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 39
28. Johnson v. Seely (In re Seely)Copy cite
    Johnson v. Seely (In re Seely), 6 B.R. 309 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 38
29. In re Great Sweats, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Great Sweats, Inc., 113 B.R. 240 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1990)cited by 38
30. In re ScottCopy cite
    In re Scott, 142 B.R. 126 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1992)cited by 36
31. Schnelling v. Crawford (In re James River Coal Co.)Copy cite
    Schnelling v. Crawford (In re James River Coal Co.), 360 B.R. 139 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2007)cited by 36
32. In re NVR L.P.Copy cite
    In re NVR L.P., 206 B.R. 831 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1997)cited by 36
33. Borg-Warner Acceptance Corp. v. Miles (In re Miles)Copy cite
    Borg-Warner Acceptance Corp. v. Miles (In re Miles), 5 B.R. 458 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 35
34. In re Bob Grissett Golf Shoppes, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Bob Grissett Golf Shoppes, Inc., 50 B.R. 598 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 34
35. Baum v. United Virginia Bank (In re Baum)Copy cite
    Baum v. United Va. Bank (In re Baum), 15 B.R. 538 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 34
36. In re Garrison-Ashburn L.C.Copy cite
    In re Garrison-Ashburn L.C., 253 B.R. 700 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2000)cited by 34
37. Blanton v. Prudential-Bache Securities, Inc. (In re Blanton)Copy cite
    Blanton v. Prudential-Bache Sec., Inc. (In re Blanton), 105 B.R. 321 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1989)cited by 34
38. In re PajotCopy cite
    In re Pajot, 371 B.R. 139 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2007)cited by 34
39. In re Valley Vue Joint VentureCopy cite
    In re Valley Vue Joint Venture, 123 B.R. 199 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1991)cited by 33
40. Visotsky v. Woolley (In re Woolley)Copy cite
    Visotsky v. Woolley (In re Woolley), 145 B.R. 830 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1991)cited by 33
41. Rountrey v. Lee (In re Lee)Copy cite
    Rountrey v. Lee (In re Lee), 90 B.R. 202 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1988)cited by 33
42. In re Economy Cast Stone Co.Copy cite
    In re Economy Cast Stone Co., 16 B.R. 647 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 33
43. In re SeatonCopy cite
    In re Seaton, 462 B.R. 582 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2011)cited by 33
44. In re WatsonCopy cite
    In re Watson, 332 B.R. 740 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2005)cited by 32
45. In re Tolco Properties, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Tolco Props., Inc., 6 B.R. 482 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 32
46. Matson v. Strickland (In re Strickland)Copy cite
    Matson v. Strickland (In re Strickland), 230 B.R. 276 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1999)cited by 32
47. In re HanesCopy cite
    In re Hanes, 162 B.R. 733 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1994)cited by 32
48. In re McLean Square Associates, G.P.Copy cite
    In re McLean Square Associates, G.P., 201 B.R. 436 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1996)cited by 31
49. In re SuttonCopy cite
    In re Sutton, 10 B.R. 737 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 30
50. Union Bank of the Middle East, Ltd. v. Farouki (In re Farouki)Copy cite
    Union Bank of the Middle East, Ltd. v. Farouki (In re Farouki), 133 B.R. 769 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1991)cited by 30
51. In re FryeCopy cite
    In re Frye, 216 B.R. 166 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1997)cited by 29
52. In re FountainCopy cite
    In re Fountain, 142 B.R. 135 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1992)cited by 29
53. Mayer v. United States (In re Reasonover)Copy cite
    Mayer v. United States (In re Reasonover), 236 B.R. 219 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1999)cited by 29
54. In re Atlas MacH. and Iron Works, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Atlas MacH. & Iron Works, Inc., 190 B.R. 796 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 29
55. In re VaronaCopy cite
    In re Varona, 388 B.R. 705 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2008)cited by 28
56. In re CarberryCopy cite
    In re Carberry, 186 B.R. 401 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 28
57. In re MosbyCopy cite
    In re Mosby, 244 B.R. 79 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2000)cited by 28
58. In re PechtCopy cite
    In re Pecht, 57 B.R. 137 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 28
59. Merrywell v. Barwick (In re Barwick)Copy cite
    Merrywell v. Barwick (In re Barwick), 24 B.R. 703 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1982)cited by 28
60. Burton v. Educational Credit Management Corp. (In re Burton)Copy cite
    Burton v. Educ. Credit Mgmt. Corp. (In re Burton), 339 B.R. 856 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2006)cited by 28
61. Love v. United States (In re Love)Copy cite
    Love v. United States (In re Love), 33 B.R. 753 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1983)cited by 28
62. In re Caucus Distributors, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Caucus Distributors, Inc., 106 B.R. 890 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1989)cited by 28
63. Shaia v. Durrette, Irvin, Lemons & Bradshaw, P.C. (In re Metropolitan Electric Supply Corp.)Copy cite
    Shaia v. Durrette, Irvin, 185 B.R. 505 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 27
64. Richmond Fixture & Equipment Co. v. Hyman (In re Southern Properties, Inc.)Copy cite
    Richmond Fixture & Equip. Co. v. Hyman (In re Southern Props., Inc.), 44 B.R. 838 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 27
65. Parker v. Grant (In re Grant)Copy cite
    Parker v. Grant (In re Grant), 237 B.R. 97 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1999)cited by 27
66. In re CollinsCopy cite
    In re Collins, 180 B.R. 447 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 27
67. In re Virginia Packaging Supply Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re Va. Packaging Supply Co., 122 B.R. 491 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1990)cited by 27
68. In re WilsonCopy cite
    In re Wilson, 94 B.R. 886 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1989)cited by 26
69. Terry v. Gordon's Jewelry Co. of Virginia (In re Terry)Copy cite
    Terry v. Gordon's Jewelry Co. of Va. (In re Terry), 7 B.R. 880 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 26
70. In re KingCopy cite
    In re King, 88 B.R. 768 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1988)cited by 26
71. In re HedgesCopy cite
    In re Hedges, 68 B.R. 18 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 26
72. Nationwide Financial Corp. of Colorado v. Smith (In re Smith)Copy cite
    Nationwide Fin. Corp. of Colo. v. Smith (In re Smith), 2 B.R. 276 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 26
73. Branch Banking & Trust Co. of Virginia, Inc. v. Powers (In re Powers)Copy cite
    Branch Banking & Trust Co. of Va. v. Powers (In re Powers), 227 B.R. 73 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1998)cited by 26
74. In re SmithCopy cite
    In re Smith, 45 B.R. 100 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 26
75. In re Tidewater Memorial Hospital, Inc.Copy cite
    In re Tidewater Mem'l Hosp., Inc., 110 B.R. 221 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1989)cited by 25
76. P.K.R. Convalescent Centers, Inc. v. Commonwealth, Department of Medical Assistance Service (In re P.K.R. Convalescent Centers, Inc.)Copy cite
    P.K.R. Convalescent Centers, Inc. v. Commonwealth, Dep't of Med. Assistance Serv. (In re P.K.R. Convalescent Centers, Inc.), 189 B.R. 90 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1995)cited by 25
77. In re WirickCopy cite
    In re Wirick, 3 B.R. 539 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1980)cited by 25
78. Rountree v. Nunnery (In re Rountree)Copy cite
    Rountree v. Nunnery (In re Rountree), 448 B.R. 389 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2011)cited by 25
79. In re WenkCopy cite
    In re Wenk, 199 A.L.R. Fed. 729 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2002)cited by 25
80. Canfield v. Lyons (In re Lyons)Copy cite
    Canfield v. Lyons (In re Lyons), 23 B.R. 123 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1982)cited by 25
81. Pischke v. Murray (In re Pischke)Copy cite
    Pischke v. Murray (In re Pischke), 11 B.R. 913 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 25
82. E.L. Hamm & Associates, Inc. v. Sparrow (In re Sparrow)Copy cite
    E.L. Hamm & Associates, Inc. v. Sparrow (In re Sparrow), 306 B.R. 812 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2003)cited by 25
83. National Post Office Mail Handlers, Watchmen, Messengers & Group Leaders Division of the Laborers' International Union v. Johnson (In re Johnson)Copy cite
    Nat'l Post Office Mail Handlers, Watchmen, Messengers & Group Leaders Div. of the Laborers' Int'l Union v. Johnson (In re Johnson), 139 B.R. 163 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1992)cited by 25
84. In re AH Robins Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re AH Robins Co., 219 B.R. 145 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1998)cited by 24
85. In re AH Robins Co., Inc.Copy cite
    In re AH Robins Co., 68 B.R. 705 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1986)cited by 24
86. In re RobertsonCopy cite
    In re Robertson, 13 B.R. 726 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 24
87. Kendrick v. Pleasants (In re Pleasants)Copy cite
    Kendrick v. Pleasants (In re Pleasants), 231 B.R. 893 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1999)cited by 24
88. Union Mutual Life Insurance v. Murphy (In re Murphy)Copy cite
    Union Mut. Life Ins. v. Murphy (In re Murphy), 9 B.R. 167 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 24
89. In re OteroCopy cite
    In re Otero, 48 B.R. 704 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 24
90. Aetna Insurance v. Byrd (In re Byrd)Copy cite
    Aetna Ins. v. Byrd (In re Byrd), 15 B.R. 154 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1981)cited by 24
91. NationsBank, N.A. v. LDN Corp. (In re LDN Corp.)Copy cite
    NationsBank v. LDN Corp. (In re LDN Corp.), 191 B.R. 320 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1996)cited by 24
92. Lubman v. C.A. Guard Masonry Contractor, Inc. (In re Gem Construction Corp. of Virginia)Copy cite
    Lubman v. C.A. Guard Masonry Contractor, Inc. (In re Gem Constr. Corp. of Va.), 262 B.R. 638 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2000)cited by 24
93. Chantilly Construction Corp. v. John Driggs Co. (In re Chantilly Construction Corp.)Copy cite
    Chantilly Constr. Corp. v. John Driggs Co. (In re Chantilly Constr. Corp.), 39 B.R. 466 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 24
94. In re DickeyCopy cite
    In re Dickey, 64 B.R. 3 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1985)cited by 23
95. In re MorrisseyCopy cite
    In re Morrissey, 37 B.R. 571 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1984)cited by 23
96. In re WinebrennerCopy cite
    In re Winebrenner, 170 B.R. 878 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1994)cited by 23
97. Tavenner v. Smoot (In re Smoot)Copy cite
    Tavenner v. Smoot (In re Smoot), 265 B.R. 128 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1999)cited by 22
98. In re WinokurCopy cite
    In re Winokur, 364 B.R. 204 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2007)cited by 20
99. In re MeyerCopy cite
    In re Meyer, 211 B.R. 203 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1997)cited by 11
100. In re DelimaCopy cite
     In re Delima, 561 B.R. 647 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2016)cited by 2

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