Margaret M. Mann
How Judge Mann rules, drawn from 20 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Mann no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Mann decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
Documented efforts to maximize employment and a sound explanation for rejecting unaffordable repayment options supported a good-faith finding in the student-loan hardship analysis.
“Koeut's reasons for rejecting the IBR were sound.”
Improved operating performance under effective management, combined with insiders' ability and willingness to contribute additional funds, supported feasibility of a reorganization plan.
“During the course of this case, Luz's management of Debtor's operations, assisted by the court-approved operator, has been effective and there is no reason this trend will not continue.”
Procedural preferences
A proposed intervenor who fails to appear at the evidentiary hearing risks exclusion of the supporting evidence and denial of intervention.
“At the evidentiary hearing held on May 8, 2020, Harvey failed to appear, and his evidence was stricken.”
Cautions
Counsel certifying a reaffirmation agreement should provide realistic budget information and decline certification when the statutory requirements are not met.
“Counsel is duty bound to decline to sign the certification where this is not warranted and to reflect realistic budget information in the schedules and reaffirmation agreement.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Accordingly, the Court will confirm the Debtors' plan and grant their motion to strip the CIT lien under the confirmed plan alone.”
“To enable the bankruptcy and foreclosure issues between the parties to be efficaciously addressed, the Court denies the Motion without prejudice.”
“No plan amendment is necessary, and Trustee's Motion is granted.”
“The Court finds no such error, and leaves its initial rulings undisturbed.”
“The Court finds APJL in contempt for knowingly violating the automatic stay by not turning over the Debtor's funds in the Augmentation Account on October 1, 2012.”
“A partial discharge of $432, 173.99 of Koeut's student loans will be ordered, leaving a balance of $8,291.67 with interest to accrue at .11 %.”
“Trustee is not entitled to the turnover of Douglas's $75,000 homestead proceeds.”
“The County's motion for a comfort order is denied.”
“CCP § 704.710(b) allows him to claim the full $100,000 family unit exemption under CCP § 704.730(a)(2).”
“Karapet has neither proven his case for fraud nor the preclusive effect of the stipulated judgment. Accordingly, judgment will be entered in Michael's favor on all grounds.”
“The Conversion Order will not be reconsidered.”
“The Trustee's objection is sustained and she may upload an order disapproving the exemption.”
A historical record
Judge Mann no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.