Texas Southern District

An Objection to Third-Party Releases Must Be Raised in Bankruptcy Court

A non-objecting creditor is bound by a third-party release even if the release may have been improper.

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Filings by the Debtor Sufficed as the Creditor’s Informal Proof of Claim

Fifth Circuit’s liberal rule on allowing an informal proof of claim is interpreted liberally.

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Unclaimed Oil and Gas Royalties Cannot Become Estate Property, Texas Judge Says

Confirmation order cannot turn someone else’s property into estate property.

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Even ‘False’ Debts Are Discharged

Student loan lender’s argument was ‘preposterous,’ judge says.

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No Statute of Limitations for Suing on a Trustee’s Surety Bond

Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.

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Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims

Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.

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Diligence by Itself Won’t Justify Invocation of Equitable Tolling

Houston judge doesn’t excuse delay in identifying John Doe defendants.

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For Chapter 13 Eligibility, Lease Claims Aren’t Capped

Large judgment for future rent made debtors ineligible for chapter 13.

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Courts Split on Bankruptcy Judge’s Ability to Invoke ‘Innocent Spouse’ Doctrine

After waiting six months, bankruptcy court may rule on a debtor’s ‘innocent spouse’ claim.

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