Jeffry H. Gallet
How Judge Gallet rules, drawn from 18 signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge Gallet no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled.
How Judge Gallet decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
The court used issue preclusion to protect finality while emphasizing that every party receives one fair chance to litigate an issue.
“Issue preclusion is not a game of ‘gotcha.’”
Procedural preferences
The court required prompt action after notice before treating neglect as excusable.
“Western’s error was more than ‘mere oversight.’”
Cautions
The court warned counsel that reaffirmation practice sometimes failed to protect consumer debtors.
“reaffirmation agreements are sometimes less than the finest hour of the consumer bankruptcy bar.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“Neither of the agreements are valid pursuant § 524(c)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code.”
“the Defendants’ motion to disqualify the Trustee is denied.”
“The Defendants’ motion to disqualify the Trustee’s counsel is denied.”
“The Defendants’ motion to disqualify the Trustee’s accountants is denied.”
“The Defendants’ motion to: (1) to dismiss the amended complaint without prejudice; (2) grant a broad protective order to prevent the further utilization of privileged materials that were wrongfully solicited from Sigmond; and (3) grant discovery concerning the Trustee’s apparent violation of the Brieant Order, is denied.”
“Therefore, Western’s motion for reconsideration of my order expunging its claim is denied.”
“F’s motion for immediate payment of post petition, pre rejection lease payments is DENIED.”
“the Trustee’s motion to approve the Funding Agreement is granted.”
“the debt owed the Plaintiffs as a result of the Texas Judgment, and any accrued interest, is not discharged”
“the Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment are DENIED because there are significant issues of fact to be determined at trial”
“Motion to Add a Cause of Action is GRANTED”
“the Motion to Strike Extraneous Material is DENIED.”
“Northwestern’s motions for modification of the preliminary injunction and for reconsideration are denied.”
“motions for summary judgment are denied.”
“Siller Wilk’s application for retention is GRANTED.”
“Debtor’s motion to vacate the judicial liens on certain retirement accounts is denied.”
“The Trustee’s application is granted.”
“To the extent necessary to address that question, the Automatic Stay is lifted.”
“The Plaintiffs’ motion for leave to amend their complaint is granted.”
A historical record
Judge Gallet 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.