John Michael Petro and Sharon Kay Petro v. Tedd E. Mishler, Trustee

FLAUM, Chief Judge.

The appellants, two debtors who have filed for protection from their creditors under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, have filed the instant appeal contesting a ruling by the district court which requires them to periodically present sworn affidavits with statements of their income and check stubs to the standing Chapter 13 Trustee, as a condition of bankruptcy protection. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse the decision of the district court and remand this case for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.

I. BACKGROUND

John and Sharon Petro filed for…