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In re Sale

In re Sale

Ruling
Debtor could not claim vehicle expense where loan payments were made by non-debtor spouse.
Procedural posture

The chapter 7 trustee filed a motion to dismiss the debtor's case pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707(b)(2), in the alternative, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 707(b)(3). The trustee asserted that the debtor improperly claimed the transportation ownership expense on lines 23 and 24 of Official Bankr. Form B22A, and also deducted the monthly payment on the vehicle by including it in the Marital Adjustment on line 17 of the form.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 15, 2007 , LexisNexis #1107-053