In re: WILLIAM R COPE and RUBY ELIZABETH COPE, Chapter 13, Debtors.

No. 4:09-bk-04215-JMM.United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Arizona.
September 23, 2009

MEMORANDUM DECISION
JAMES MARLAR, Bankruptcy Judge

Creditor JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) is a first lienholder on the Debtors’ residence. The Debtors’ plan seeks to bifurcate its claim (DN 16). Chase objects based upon the applicable case law and statutes (DN 26). Chase is correct. The plan cannot be confirmed unless Chase’s treatment is dealt with in accordance with § 1322(b)(2). Its pre-petition arrearages, if any, may be stretched out over a reasonable period. § 1322(b)(5).

The Chase objection to the Debtors’ plan, based on its real property lien, is SUSTAINED.

Notice Recipients

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Recipients of Notice of Electronic Filing:

ust U.S. TRUSTEE USTPRegion14.PX.ECF@USDOJ.GOV

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