Lender and Servicer Held Liable for Making False Claim for Real Estate Taxes
Judge Rodriguez holds servicer and lender liable under Rule 3002.1 and the FDCPA for making a claim for unpaid real estate taxes that had been paid.
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.
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.
Unclaimed Oil and Gas Royalties Cannot Become Estate Property, Texas Judge Says
Confirmation order cannot turn someone else’s property into estate property.
Even ‘False’ Debts Are Discharged
Student loan lender’s argument was ‘preposterous,’ judge says.
No Statute of Limitations for Suing on a Trustee’s Surety Bond
Removing and discharging a trustee are not synonymous, Houston judge rules.
Bankruptcy Judge Finds Jurisdiction over Nationwide Class Challenging Bogus Claims
Class suit in Texas attacks the filing of bogus claims.
Diligence by Itself Won’t Justify Invocation of Equitable Tolling
Houston judge doesn’t excuse delay in identifying John Doe defendants.
For Chapter 13 Eligibility, Lease Claims Aren’t Capped
Large judgment for future rent made debtors ineligible for chapter 13.
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.