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In re Scott

In re Scott

Ruling
Clerk did not have discretion regarding automatic dismissal of case upon debtor's failure to timely file statements and schedules.
Procedural posture

The debtors filed for relief under chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. The petition was dismissed because of the debtors' failure to file the documents required by 11 U.S.C.S. § 521(a)(1). The debtors filed a motion to reinstate the chapter 13 petition.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2008 , LexisNexis #0808-074