In Re Sharp

JOHN W. OLIVER, District Judge.

This case is before this Court by petition for review of an order of the Referee dismissing proceedings instituted under Chapter XIII of the Bankruptcy Act, 11 U.S.C.A. § 1001 et seq. The question presented is whether debtor’s discharge in a straight bankruptcy proceeding within a prior six year period deprives this Court of jurisdiction to confirm an extension plan presented pursuant to Chapter XIII. This case represents the third reported decision involving the precise legal question. As will be noted, the two earlier District Court opinions are divided on the…