Court Opinion

ID: 9701786
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-25 22:38:17.560557+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:21:29.694004
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SCHERMER, Bankruptcy Judge
dissenting.
Because I believe the evidence in this case amply supports Ms. Long’s ability to pay $54.00 per month under the ICRP program, I respectfully dissent. Assuming her current income level is maintained throughout her lifetime, the remaining loan balance would be cancelled after 25 years. Accordingly, I conclude that the evidence does not support a finding of undue hardship and that the debtor has failed to meet her burden under § 523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code. See my dissent in Cline v. Illinois Student Loan Assistance Association (In re Cline), 248 B.R. 347, 351 (8th Cir. BAP 2000).