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§ 109(b)

Mackey, In re

Ruling
Debtor was ineligible to be a debtor where his certificate of credit counseling was invalidated as his wife attended the counseling in his behalf without disclosing it to the court. (Bankr. E.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 21, 2017 , LexisNexis #0517-092

In re Jarrell

Ruling
Debtor's incapacity due to mental illness justified waiver of credit counseling requirement.
Procedural posture

The debtor filed for relief under chapter 7 and sought exemption from the requirement of prepetition credit counseling. The creditor filed a motion to dismiss the petition for abuse, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707(b).

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opinion summary, case decided on March 09, 2007 , LexisNexis #0407-072