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Bankruptcy Litigation

Section 108(a) Time Extension Held Not Applicable to Chapter 13 Debtors

Courts split on whether Section 108(a) extension of statutes of limitations applies to chapter 13 debtors.

Filing a Dischargeability Motion Rather Than a Complaint Is Not Fatal

Relation-back kicks in if an earlier motion contains the elements of a complaint.

Ninth Circuit Holds that One Accepting Class in Joint Plan Is Sufficient

A secured creditor making the 1111(b) election is not automatically entitled to a due-on-sale clause paying the claim in full if the property is sold after confirmation.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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A Bogus Claim May Beat Summary Judgment, but It Won’t Reach a Jury

A defense that fails the ‘laugh test’ still beats a summary judgment motion, district judge says.

Monday, February 5, 2018
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Colorado Judge Differs with Two Circuits on Chapter 13 Payments Beyond Five Years

Courts are also split on whether a five-year plan begins on confirmation or on the first chapter 13 plan payment.