Tennessee Middle District

Debtor Can’t Compel Arbitration on an Involuntary Petition

A creditor can’t be compelled to arbitrate the validity of a claim before the bankruptcy court decides whether the involuntary petitioner’s claim is subject to a bona fide dispute.

‘Reasonable Possibility’ of a Surplus Gives a Debtor Standing in Chapter 7

Due process considerations mean it’s not harmless error if a debtor was denied standing improperly.

Unclaimed Distributions Go to the Treasury, Not to Other Creditors, Judge Says

Tennessee judge changes a practice established in 1995 regarding unclaimed distributions.

False Claims Suits by Governments Are Not Halted by Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy court held to lack exclusive jurisdiction over exceptions to the automatic stay.

Split Grows on Dischargeability of Tax Liability on Late-Filed Returns

Nashville judge holds that late-filed tax debt can sometimes be discharged.