Judge Court
Western District of Missouri
BAP Decision Highlights Procedural Questions Surrounding ‘Personal Injury Tort’ Claims
Even under a narrow test requiring bodily injury, a domestic abuse claim is a ‘personal injury tort claim,’ BAP says.
Courts Split on Plan Amendments Requiring Substantial, Unanticipated Changes
Eighth Circuit BAP ‘at a minimum’ requires substantial changes in financial condition for a debtor to modify a confirmed chapter 12 plan.
An Interest Not a Lien Under State Law May Be a Lien Under the Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy law definition of a ‘lien’ is broader than state law.
Debtor’s Consent Judgment Doesn’t Result in Automatically Allowed Claim
Clever strategy failed to limit a debtor’s personal liability.