Texas Southern District
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.
Stern Doesn’t Limit Bankruptcy Court in Liquidating a Nondischargeable Debt
Decisions by Circuit Judge Posner and Houston’s Judge Isgur don’t line up.
Debtor May Not Benefit from His Own Fraudulent Transfer
Exemption cannot be claimed in a home recovered as a fraudulent transfer.
Accelerating Final Payoff Doesn’t Permit Modifying a Home Mortgage
Debtor’s clever strategy to prepay a mortgage didn’t invoke Section 1322(c)(2).