consumer Cases
November 27, 2017
Estate property must be formally abandoned before the power of sale reverts to the debtor.
November 24, 2017
Student loan lender’s argument was ‘preposterous,’ judge says.
November 21, 2017
Split grows on whether ‘substantial contribution’ claims are limited to chapters 9 and 11.
November 20, 2017
2nd Circuit , Vermont ,
State laws vary on allowing homestead status for a house owned through an LLC.
November 16, 2017
Solicitor General believes oral misrepresentation of one asset does not result in nondischargeability.
November 9, 2017
Chapter 13 plan shouldn’t end up increasing student loan debt, judge implies.
November 6, 2017
Chief Judge Gorman requires strict adherence to Section 524(c) in reaffirming a debt.
October 30, 2017
Notre Dame football tickets are not necessary for a fresh start.
October 25, 2017
4th Circuit , Virginia ,
On dismissal before chapter 13 confirmation, the debtor gets undistributed funds, not a creditor with a valid state court levy.
October 20, 2017
First Circuit narrowly applies equitable mootness in a receivership sale.