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Cole v. Fifth Third Bank Inc. (In re Cole)

Cole v. Fifth Third Bank Inc. (In re Cole)

Ruling
Debtor could reopen chapter 7 case to strip off wholly unsecured junior lien.
Issue(s)
Can a fully administered, discharged, and closed chapter 7 case be reopened by the debtor for the sole purpose of stripping off a wholly-unsecured junior lien on real property?

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 13, 2014 , LexisNexis #1214-045