Practice and Procedure

Section 108(a) Time Extension Held Not Applicable to Chapter 13 Debtors

Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.

A Bogus Claim May Beat Summary Judgment, but It Won’t Reach a Jury

A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.
10th Circuit Colorado Jan 23, 2018

Colorado Judge Differs with Two Circuits on Chapter 13 Payments Beyond Five Years

Courts are also split on whether a five-year plan begins on confirmation or on the first chapter 13 plan payment.
9th Circuit Dec 22, 2017

BAP Upholds $119,000 in Contempt Sanctions; Tells Lender to Modify Its Forms

Lender cannot hide behind a disclaimer to avoid sanctions for violating the discharge injunction, Ninth Circuit BAP holds.