In Re Castle’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “Under the statutory interpretation canon of ejusdem generis, a court is to limit the sphere of permissible “special circumstance” to one’s having such similar traits and characteristics. This interpretive doctrine, meaning literally “of the same kind,” holds that a court is to interpret legislatively provided examples of a specific nature as typical of the general category covered. U.S. v. Parson, 955 F.2d 858 , 869 fn. 15 (3rd Cir.1992). The common traits given in the examples provided by [Section 707(b)(2)(B)(i)], however, simply do not match what the Debtors seek to do. Castle, 362 B.R. at 851.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Lightsey

2. “In any proceeding brought under this subsection, the presumption of abuse may only be rebutted by demonstrating special circumstances, such as a serious medical condition or a call or order to active duty in the Armed Forces, to the extent such special circumstances that justify additional expenses or adjustments of current monthly income for which there is no reasonable alternative.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re Taylor