In Re Sharp’s Empirical Analysis

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6 federal appellate · 1 state decisions

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1. ““We * * * sustain the petition for review for the reason that the portion of Section 14, sub. c(5) of the Bankruptcy Act relating to a prior discharge is inconsistent and in conflict with the applicable provisions of Chapter XIII; and, under Section 602, not applicable to those provisions of Chapter XIII which authorize the approval of an extension plan for the debtor.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Belkin

2. ““The provisions of chapters 1 to 7, inclusive, of this title shall, insofar as they are not inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, apply in proceedings under this chapter.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In re Belkin

3. “The debtor seeks to pay debts — not to discharge them. In that effort he should be encouraged. Such encouragement is in accord with the declared Congressional intent of Chapter XIII.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Holmes Xiii