Critical Case Comment – In re Michael, 2010 WL 2902720 (M.D. Pa. July 23, 2010) (France)

In re Michael, 2010 WL 2902720 (M.D. Pa. July 23, 2010) (France)

Funds in the hands of a Chapter 13 trustee at the time the debtor converts to Chapter 7, which have been paid pursuant to a confirmed plan, must be returned to the debtor.

Summary of the Case

The debtor’s Chapter 13 plan was confirmed requiring payments of $277 per month for 53 months. The plan would pay three creditors: GMAC Mortgage which held . . .

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