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Bankruptcy Court Decision to Allow Late-Filed Claim in Chapter 13 Case Reversed on Appeal

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to confirm plans that provide for the payment of their debts through future earnings while, at the same time, retaining their assets. If a creditor wishes to receive payments pursuant to a debtor’s plan, the creditor must file a proof of claim. And it must do so timely. Read More ›

Categories: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Chapter 13

Bankruptcy Court Considers Whether Chapter 7 Trustee May Bring Private Cause of Action For Alleged Breach of Debtor’s Duties

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently considered the issue of whether a Chapter 7 trustee may bring a cause of action against a debtor for damages caused to the bankruptcy estate by the debtor’s alleged failure to comply with the debtor’s duties under section 521 of the Bankruptcy Code. Under the circumstances, the court held that no private cause of action existed and thus ruled in favor of the debtor on the issue.[1] Read More ›

Categories: Chapter 7, Eastern District of Michigan