Summarized by David Hercher , U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon
10 years 5 months ago
Citation:
In re Pham, No. CC-14-1342-KiBrD (9th Cir. B.A.P. Sep. 2, 2015).
Ruling:
The bankruptcy court could not rely on three local bankruptcy rules of the Central District of California to impose discovery sanctions on nonparties and their lawyer.
Judge(s):
Ralph B. Kirscher and Randall L. Dunn, Bankruptcy Judges, and Philip H. Brandt, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Washington, sitting by designation.
Summarized by Elizabeth Gunn , United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia
10 years 6 months ago
Citation:
Needler v. Casamatta (In re Miller Automotive Group, Inc.), Case No. 14-6047 (8th Cir. B.A.P. August 12, 2015)
Ruling:
Section 350 clearly provides statutory authority to reopen a closed case and there is no requirement that a bankruptcy court must expressly retain jurisdiction when dismissing a case in order to...
Judge(s):
Schermer, Saladino and Shodden (Bankruptcy Judges)
Williams v. Living Hope Southeast, LLC, No. 14-6030 (BAP 8th Cir. Jan. 29, 2015)
Ruling:
The BAP for the 8th Circuit affirmed the order of the bankruptcy court (W.D. Ark - Texarkana) denying debtor's motion for reconsideration following the bankruptcy court's sanction order. The BAP...
