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Commodore Holdings, Inc. New Commodore Cruise Lines Ltd., Almira Enterprises, Inc., Anastasia Cruises, Inc., Crown Cruises Limited Capri Cruises, Commodore Cruises, Ltd. (Debtors) Anastasia Cruises, Inc. v. Exxon Mobil Corp., Exxon USA, Esso Nederla
Citation: 331 F.3d 1257Docket: 02-14685
Court: Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; May 30, 2003; Federal Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
Anastasia Cruises, Inc., a debtor in bankruptcy, appealed a district court ruling affirming a bankruptcy court's denial of its motion for contempt and sanctions against Exxon Mobil Corporation, Exxon USA, and Esso Nederland B.V. (the "Exxon Entities"). Esso had a claim against Anastasia for $106,748.91, which it assigned to Pied Rich B.V. for $10,000, retaining a $40,000 contingency interest. Pied Rich placed a lien on an Anastasia cruise ship, violating the automatic bankruptcy stay. The bankruptcy court found that the Exxon Entities did not advise or assist Pied Rich in this violation and held an evidentiary hearing to explore the relationships among the creditors. The appeal hinged on jurisdiction, with the court noting it could only review final bankruptcy decisions. It concluded the order was final as it resolved the specific controversy regarding the Exxon Entities' alleged misconduct. Upon reviewing the merits, the appellate court found no error in the bankruptcy court's determination that the Exxon Entities had no actionable involvement in Pied Rich's unlawful collection practices. The ruling was thus affirmed.