Craig Matthew Frederickson, Debtor, David D. Coop, Trustee-Appellant. v. Craig Matthew Frederickson, Dbtr-Appellee. Case No.07-6025

Above-median debtor whose projected disposable income is negative is not required to propose a plan that runs five years, and the bankruptcy court did not err in confirming a 48-month plan. Dissenting opinion by Judge Federman, MOW.

Date of the decision: 8/15/07

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Tanna LaTisha Suggs, Debtor. Tanna LaTisha Suggs, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Regency Financial Corp., Defendant-Appellee. Case No. 06-6077

Western District's Local Rule 4070-1.D, allowing creditors to repossess uninsured vehicles in Chapter 13 cases without first filing a motion for relief from stay, is found invalid.

Date of decision: 9/12/07

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