Critical Case Comment

Critical Case Comment – In re Harrison, 394 B.R. 879 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2008)

In re Harrison, 394 B.R. 879 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 2008)

A Chapter 13 plan proposed by a debtor not eligible for a discharge may nonetheless pay interest on a “910 claim” calculated at the Till rate but the lien will exist until the full underlying debt is paid.

Summary of the Case

Ray and Rose Harrison received a Chapter 7 discharge in August of 2005. After their discharge, they purchased a 2006 Chevrolet . . .

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