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Like 18th Century England, There’s No Jury Trial Right for Stay Violations

Granfinanciera tells us to study English law from the 18th century in deciding when there’s a right to a jury trial in bankruptcy cases.

Four Circuits Align: Section 1322(c)(2) Permits Bifurcating a Short-Term Mortgage

When a home mortgage matures during the term of a chapter 13 plan, the debtor may bifurcate and cram down the secured claim, the Ninth Circuit holds.

Broad Scope, or Slippery Slope? Justification of Johnson

June 2025

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Forbearance Agreement Wasn’t an Enforceable Waiver of the Automatic Stay

Bankruptcy Judge Laura Grandy (politely) faulted other federal courts for failing to follow the Illinois mortgage statute and decisions by the Illinois Supreme Court.