Consumer Bankruptcy

Third Circuit Harmonizes Law v. Siegel with Marrama

Marrama permits relief that’s not explicitly prohibited by the Code, even if policies shown in the statute suggest otherwise.
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Retention of Jurisdiction by Itself Does Not Confer Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Circuit Holds

First Circuit narrowly interprets ‘arising in’ jurisdiction.
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Third Circuit Permits Last Chapter 13 Plan Payment Beyond 60 Months

Two circuits allow discretion for non-culpable debtor to make payment after five years.
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