rules of court

Chapter 13 Trustee Dismissal Motion Denied, Court Says Debtor in Good Faith

10/04/12

In re Henry Walker, 12-32098, SD TX In this case, the Debtor had failed to disclose that he had settled a lawsuit before filing bankruptcy, and that he had repaid his grandmother $7000 from the settlement. The Chapter 13 Trustee David Peake found out about it, and filed a Motion to Dismiss, arguing that the Debtor was not prosecuting his case in “good faith” as required by the Bankruptcy Code.

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Texas Bankruptcy Court: Mortgage Proof of Claim Must Include Loan History

08/16/12

In re Armistead Local Bankruptcy Court Mortgage Form Must Be Used An opinion by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur from the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division bankruptcy court, indicates that mortgage companies and banks must follow our local bankruptcy court’s rules, including a requirement that they attach a detailed mortgage account history to their Proofs of Claim.

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