The right to amend in the case of a bankruptcy that is closed and then reopened is neither unlimited nor foreclosed, but requires a showing of excusable neglect. In re Mendoza, No. 16-10951 (Bankr. D. N.M. Jan. 31, 2018).
Despite direct prompting, Chapter 7 co-debtor, Sandy Armijo, failed to disclose the existence of a personal injury claim for which she was receiving pre-and post-petition chiropractic treatment. After her case was closed she received a settlement of approximately $8,000 in the personal injury case and moved to reopen her bankruptcy to amend her schedules to show the income and claim it as exempt. The trustee objected to the exemption. [Read more…] about Excusable Neglect Standard for Amendment in Reopened Case