In re Smart - Debtor's right to voluntarily dismiss a Chapter 13 case does not negate the Court's right to dismiss the case with prejudice. In re McDaniels - Court can lift automatic stay sua sponte to prevent abuse of the bankruptcy process. Discussing the court's inherent power to issue contempt orders and the due process requirements involved. Contempt powers - Bankruptcy Judge's inherent power to issue sanctions for criminal contempt. In re Keenom - Reopening a case to add an omitted creditor in order to receive a discharge.
Debtor is entitled to distribution of exempt assets upon completion of the plan.
In re Walsh - Confirmation standards and disposable income in Chapter 13 cases. Discusses plans that propose to pay for luxury items by extending payments over 60 months. In re Pope - Good faith requirement in proposing Chapter 13 plan. Nix - Determining whether transaction is an executory contract or security agreement. In a case converted from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 and then reconverted to Chapter 13, the Court must consider a new Chapter 13 plan, and payments under the new plan must be completed in the time remaining under the original plan at the time of conversion to Chapter 7.