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Receiver won’t oppose Weaver’s bid to reclaim Grant Sidney
Five months into the Grant Sidney receivership, Phillip Young says he won’t oppose returning control to Fawn Weaver.
Judge won’t halt Uncle Nearest sale efforts
Fawn Weaver’s attempt to halt Uncle Nearest sale efforts rejected; lender counterclaim dismissed after debt reduction agreement.
Uncle Nearest, Farm Credit reach deal to settle counterclaim
Proposed settlement acknowledges nearly $129 million in debt, but the agreed reduction and final balance remain unclear.
Lender seeks $60M bond if judge delays Uncle Nearest sale
Farm Credit, court-appointed receiver warn delaying could cost creditors millions. Weaver disagrees, wants to preserve pending appeal.
Weaver asks court to hit pause on Uncle Nearest asset sale
Uncle Nearest filings seek an asset-sale pause and Grant Sidney’s release from receivership. Judge sets deadlines on sale request.
Uncle Nearest receiver eyes sale as financial troubles mount
Three prospective buyers remain in negotiations, but receiver Phillip Young offers little hope of a return for shareholders.
Sixth Circuit moves Uncle Nearest appeal forward
Weavers, Grant Sidney may continue appeal over Uncle Nearest receivership, with briefing beginning in November.
Receiver: Permanent Grant Sidney control may not be needed
September filings include dismissal request from Keith Weaver, a withdrawn motion from Fawn Weaver, and another October deadline.
Humble Baron ordered into Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Federal judge hears evidence concerning unauthorized transfers, insider transactions, years of losses, and removed equipment.
Humble Baron gets more time as bankruptcy questions mount
Humble Baron remains in Chapter 11 for now as questions continue over $100K+ in transfers, a $1.1M IRS claim, and unfiled taxes.
Receiver urges Chapter 7 for Humble Baron
Humble Baron faces a bankruptcy hearing after failing to return $66,350 in unauthorized transfers by a court-ordered deadline.
Uncle Nearest trial date set for October 2027
Farm Credit alleges more than $108M was owed when it sued Uncle Nearest, related companies, and founders.
Weavers’ bid to halt sale of MV property denied
U.S. District Judge Atchley: The property had already changed hands, leaving the court with nothing to pause.