Connery v. Norsworthy
- Summarized by Craig Geno , Craig M Geno PLLC
- 10 years 8 months ago
- Citation:
- Pamela J. Connery/Hazelwood d/b/a Real Estate Innovations, Inc. et al. vs. Norsworthy; in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Tag(s):
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- Ruling:
- Objections to lack of subject matter jurisdiction abandoned. And, the District Court had authority to reinstate a civil action after the debtor received a bankruptcy discharge [under 11 USC Section 362 (c)(2)]and to dismiss the claims asserted against Norsworthy.
- Procedural context:
- Appeal from the decision in the District Court dismissing Appellant's claims.
- Facts:
- A civil action had been initiated and the a party to the civil action filed bankruptcy. After the debtor recieved a discharge in bankruptcy, the District Court reinstated the case and dismissed the Appellant's claims against Norsworthy.
- Judge(s):
- Davis, Southwick and Higginson
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