Hawaii

Judge Faris Explains Why a Hypothetical Chapter 7 Sale Isn’t Necessarily ‘FMV’

A chapter 7 trustee’s obligation to sell can mean that chapter 7 prices don’t fit the ordinary definition of fair market value.

Chapter 13 Plan that Cures Arrears Pays Interest on Unpaid Principal, Judge Faris Says

Interest, if any, due on arrears cured under a plan derives from the loan documents and state law.

Repaying an Avoided Transfer Doesn’t Always Result in an Allowed Claim

Repaying a fraudulent transfer won’t elevate a disallowed claim to allowed status.