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Johnson v. Williams (In re Williams)

Johnson v. Williams (In re Williams)

Ruling
Bank could foreclose in rem on mortgage not avoided in debtor's prior chapter 7 case.
Procedural posture

Chapter 7 trustee filed a motion for summary judgment seeking an order declaring that defendant bank's mortgage was void as a matter of law and that the trustee could administer the real property for the benefit of the debtor's estate. The bank filed a cross-motion for summary judgment, seeking a determination that its mortgage interest survived the debtor's first chapter 7 case and that it could pursue an in rem foreclosure action.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 01, 2013 , LexisNexis #0413-128