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In re Fields

In re Fields

Ruling
Chapter 13 debtor not engaged in business could incur secured debt and obtain credit via planmodification. (Bankr. D. Minn.)
Issue(s)
Does the Bankruptcy Code2 require a debtor in a chapter 13 case — who is not "engaged in business" — to obtain court approval when seeking [*3] to obtain post-petition credit and to incur debt to purchase a vehicle?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 01, 2016 , LexisNexis #0816-085