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Peet v. Checkett (In re Peet)

Peet v. Checkett (In re Peet)

Ruling
Bankruptcy court did not err in ordering sale of property owned by debtor and debtor spousein joint tenancy following the death of one debtor’s parents who had also been joint tenants.(8th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Did the death of one debtor’s parents who held title to property as joint tenants with the debtors convert the debtors’ ownership to a tenancy in common so that the bankruptcy court erred in ordering sale of the property?

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Court :
Consumer opinion summary, case decided on April 27, 2016 , LexisNexis #0916-055