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Etheridge v. CitiMortgage Inc. (In re Etheridge)

Etheridge v. CitiMortgage Inc. (In re Etheridge)

Ruling
State property law could be applied to allow settlement avoiding underwater second lien on debtor's property despite anti-modification provision of § 1322 (b)(2).
Issue(s)
Could second lien on debtor's property be avoided in settlement?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 28, 2016 , LexisNexis #0416-096