Critical Case Comment

In re Herrera, 2010 WL 144402 (9th Cir. B.AP. January 5, 2010) (Pappas)

Detailed provisions in a Chapter 13 plan governing the issuance of statements and coupon books by mortgage creditors, providing information regarding the status of mortgages, and establishment of a mechanism to enforce such provisions are appropriate and do not violate § 1322(b)(2).

Summary of the Case

A number of Chapter 13 plans contained various provisions governing conduct of mortgage creditors with . . .

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