Tardy Recordation of a Mortgage Not Salvaged by Relation-Back Arguments
A mortgage recorded more than 30 days after closing resulted in a transfer within the preference window.
Invocation of Rooker-Feldman Requires Finality in the State Court Judgment
Rooker-Feldman applies only if the state proceedings have ended before the federal suit is filed, Eleventh Circuit says.
Valuation of a Retained Mobile Home Does Not Include Delivery and Setup Costs
Fifth Circuit notches a victory for chapter 13 debtors retaining mobile homes.
Debtors Benefit When Trust Law Meets Bankruptcy Law
A trust designed to defeat the claims of creditors can sometimes hold up in bankruptcy.