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Vogelei v. Estate of Centennial Communications, Inc.

Citation: 22 F. App'x 945Docket: No. 00-16933; D.C. No. CV-00-00264-VRW

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; January 10, 2002; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The memorandum addresses the uncertainty regarding the identity and legal capacity of the representative for the Estate of Centennial Communications, Inc. It establishes that the Estate cannot sue directly and must have a trustee or representative to do so. The only potential representative mentioned is Centennial Communications Corporation, which was dissolved in 1986, raising questions about its ability to act in this capacity. The court remands the case to allow for the establishment of a valid legal representative for the Estate, as appointed by the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska. If necessary, this representative may be substituted retroactively for Centennial Communications Corporation. The memorandum concludes with a note that this decision is not suitable for publication and cannot be cited in this circuit except as allowed by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appointment of Legal Representatives by Bankruptcy Court

Application: The court allows for the appointment of a valid legal representative for the Estate by the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska.

Reasoning: The court remands the case to allow for the establishment of a valid legal representative for the Estate, as appointed by the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska.

Citing Unpublished Decisions

Application: The memorandum specifies that the decision is not suitable for publication and is restricted from being cited in this circuit, with limited exceptions.

Reasoning: The memorandum concludes with a note that this decision is not suitable for publication and cannot be cited in this circuit except as allowed by Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.

Requirements for Legal Capacity to Sue

Application: The Estate of Centennial Communications, Inc. must have a trustee or representative to sue, as it cannot initiate legal proceedings directly.

Reasoning: It establishes that the Estate cannot sue directly and must have a trustee or representative to do so.

Role of Dissolved Corporations in Legal Representation

Application: Centennial Communications Corporation, dissolved in 1986, is considered as a potential representative for the Estate but its capacity to act is questioned due to its dissolution.

Reasoning: The only potential representative mentioned is Centennial Communications Corporation, which was dissolved in 1986, raising questions about its ability to act in this capacity.

Substitution of Legal Representatives

Application: The decision permits retroactive substitution of the new legal representative for Centennial Communications Corporation if required.

Reasoning: If necessary, this representative may be substituted retroactively for Centennial Communications Corporation.