Strict adherence to Michigan law required for ownership of an automobile.
Findings of fact determine whether bankruptcy court can enter a final order.
Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.
Section 523(a)(7) interpreted narrowly in a fee-shifting dispute.
Otherwise-valueless exemptions might get value, depending on the outcome of Jevic.
Detroit judge makes auto lease assumption valid without parallel reaffirmation.
Discharge denial is enough sanction for a debtor who doesn’t cooperate with the trustee.
Plan can’t cause default on a home mortgage to pay a debtor’s lawyer first.
Bankruptcy judges can be the government’s best collection agents.
