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In re Pearce

In re Pearce

Ruling
Case dismissed for abuse as debtor enjoyed substantial gross income and could repay creditors from future earnings.
Procedural posture

The United States Trustee (UST) filed a motion to dismiss the chapter 7 debtors' case pursuant to 11 U.S.C.S. § 707(b)(1), citing a presumption of abuse under § 707(b)(2) and the totality of the circumstances under § 707(b)(3). By an agreed order, the parties resolved and dismissed that portion of the motion based on § 707(b)(2).

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 25, 2012 , LexisNexis #0812-129