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In re Barnes

In re Barnes

Ruling
Early termination clause was void and plan could only be confirmed if providing for full applicable commitment period.
Procedural posture

Trustee objected to a chapter 13 plan proposed by debtor, a below-median income debtor, and sought dismissal for failure to file a plan in good faith and failure to pay required amounts for the entire "applicable commitment period" (ACP) per 11 U.S.C.S. § 1325(b)(1). Issues included whether the plan's early termination (ET) clause rendered it non-confirmable and whether it was an attorney-fee only plan that was not proposed in good faith.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 15, 2013 , LexisNexis #0213-024