Chapter 13

Jun 12, 2026

SCOTUS News: Justices revive PI claim omitted from plaintiff’s bankruptcy

The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 5th Circuit, ruling courts must consider totality of circumstances in judicial estoppel for bankruptcy personal injury claims.

Feb 7, 2020

Bankruptcy: Chapter 13-Dismissal-Violation of Stay

Where a debtor challenged the dismissal of his Chapter 13 case, the bankruptcy court did not err in dismissing the case as void because it was filed in violation of […]

Oct 17, 2014

Bankruptcy : Pro Se Appeal – Chapter 13

Carlson v. U.S. Bank (MLW No. 67048/Case No. 14-6013 – 5 pages) (U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Federman, C.J.)

Jun 13, 2013

Bankruptcy: Confirmation – Amended Plan – Chapter 13

McIntosh v. LaBarge (MLW No. 65078/Case No. 12-6070 – 9 pages) (U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, Saladino, B.J.)

May 19, 2011

Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 – Reconversion Of Case

Advanced Control Solutions, Inc. v. Justice (MLW No. 62191/Case No. 10-3168 – 4 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Melloy, J.)

Mar 16, 2011

Bankruptcy: Converted Cases – Abusive Filing – Dismissal

Fokkena v. Chapman (Case No. 10-6046 – 8 pages) (U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, 8th Circuit, Schermer, B.J.)

Sep 21, 2009

$200,000 judgment upheld despite bankruptcy stay

The bankruptcy process offers certain protections, but they aren’t necessarily automatic. That’s the upshot of a decision last week by the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District, which said a […]

Sep 11, 2009

Car loanmakers win in ‘negative equity’ ruling

When Dennis and Rebecca Mierkowski bought a new car in 2006 for $22,444, they traded in their other vehicle for $13,750. The problem was they still owed $21,820 on the […]

Jul 31, 2009

Bankruptcy trustee is removed from all cases

A Chapter 13 trustee who was found to have testified falsely in a bankruptcy proceeding will be removed from all of her cases. The severe sanction bestowed by the bankruptcy […]