Indiana

When there is a recorded option to purchase real estate, Prof. Westbrook would have analyzed the specific performance rights of the holder of the option under state law, not the question of whether the option was executory.

A secured lender who doesn’t file a claim doesn’t get paid by the chapter 13 plan and keeps its lien, but can’t reclaim the collateral during the life of the plan.

District judge in Indiana holds that the automatic stay only ends as to the debtor’s property after a repeat filing, not also as to estate property.

Indiana bankruptcy and district judges rule that secured lenders are only entitled to ‘adequate protection’ until the debtor’s counsel’s allowed fees have been paid in full.

Supreme Court’s Epic decision may end up forcing debtors to arbitrate dischargeability of loans.

‘Value’ doesn’t mean ‘present value’ in Section 1325(b)(1)(A), Judge Lorch says.

Notre Dame football tickets are not necessary for a fresh start.

‘Related to’ jurisdiction arises only if unsecured creditors are affected, judge holds.

Indiana judge parts company with other courts in helping out a guardian ad litem.