Joint cases
United States Code
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- 2026In Re: SFR ATL OWNER 1, L.P., SFR ATL OWNER 1 GP, L.L.C., and STAR 2021-SFR2 Borrower GP, L.L.C., Alleged Debtor(s). Bankr. N.D. Ohio
- 2026James Young v. Happy Money, Inc. 8th Cir. BAP
- 2025Logan Riffenburg v. Mark Randy Rice 8th Cir. BAP
- 2025Jeffrey J. Kahle and Kristin C. Kahle Bankr. E.D. Wis.
- 2025Andy Monplaisir and Coleen Monplaisir Bankr. S.D.N.Y.
- 2024Stephen Merle Cole Bankr. E.D. Cal.
- 2024In Re: Jason Powell v. William Van Meter 9th Cir.
- 2024Lois M Antman Bankr. S.D. Ga.
- 2024Iron Horse Welding, LLC v. Beach D.N.M.
- 2024Vivian Marie Cole Bankr. E.D. Cal.
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A joint case under a chapter of this title is commenced by the filing with the bankruptcy court of a single petition under such chapter by an individual that may be a debtor under such chapter and such individual’s spouse. The commencement of a joint case under a chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under such chapter. After the commencement of a joint case, the court shall determine the extent, if any, to which the debtors’ estates shall be consolidated. (Source: (Pub. L. 95–598, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2558.))