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Case No.NameDescriptionCode
11-9067Gary M. Crane and Marsa S. CraneMotion to Amend Summary Judgment Order avoiding mortgages for failure to provide constructive notice11 U.S.C. §544
11-9039Patricia Sue DawsonMotion to reconsider and submit to District Court for final judgment28 U.S.C. §157(c)(1)
11-9097Gary M. Crane and Marsa S. CraneMortgage must describe all elements, i.e. amount, maturity date, and interest rate765 ILCS 5/11
11-CV-2117Sherman C. Imler, III and Lisa R. Imler7th Circuit affirms denial of motion to reopen28 U.S.C. §158(a)
11-9055Ben Miller and Debbie Ann MillerName on financing statement must be legal name under Ill. Uniform Comm. CodeIll. Uniform Commercial Code Sec. 9-506(a)
11-CV-2056Andrew and Teresa StewartDist. Ct. affirmed that Trustee is unable to file proof of claims for creditors11 U.S.C. §501(c)