Mortgage

Debtor Has Valid Homestead Exemptions Even Without Equity in the Property

Adhering to traditional bankruptcy concepts, Utah judge gives reasons for reversing Jevic.
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Subjective Feeling of Coercion Doesn’t State a Claim for Discharge Violation

First Circuit requires attempt to collect to prove a discharge injunction violation.
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Lawyers Can Violate FDCPA by Making Factually Inaccurate Allegations in Bankruptcy Pleadings

There is no litigation privilege in the FDCPA for inaccurate allegations in bankruptcy court.

Judge Reverses Course and Allows Reclassification of Deficiency Claim

Chapter 13 debtor permitted to surrender collateral and reclassify deficiency as unsecured.