Joining the Tenth Circuit, the Ninth Circuit also has held that chapter 13 trustees are not paid their fees when cases are dismissed before confirmation. The identical issue was argued on February 15 before the Second Circuit.
In short order, we’ll have either unanimity or a split of circuits. A split will give rise to an issue worthy of a grant of certiorari by the Supreme Court.
Notably, the Ninth Circuit’s opinion on June 12 adopted reasoning in an amicus brief filed in support of the debtor by the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Sitting en banc, the Fourth Circuit voted 11-3 to overrule its own precedent and held that Section 1322(c)(2) permits a debtor to strip down a claim on a home mortgage that matures before the last.....
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Refunds by Creditors After Chapter 13 Discharge Go to Creditors, Not the Debtor
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Arizona Judge Grants Discharge Despite Default on Direct Pay Mortgage
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Final Orders Allowed in Preference Suits Against Defendants Who Didn’t File Claims
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As an Exempt Asset, a Dog’s Value Is Priceless, Judge Collins Says
Although a dog may be the Debtor’s priceless, faithful and loved companion, the dog is nonetheless property in the eyes of the.....
Section 1326 Preempts State Law on Levies to Collect Child Support, Fourth Circuit Says
The Bankruptcy Code preempts state law allowing recovery of child support arrears by levying on money held by a.....