Narrative Opinion Summary
Eleanor Masters-Kay appeals the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision, which upheld the bankruptcy court's denial of her motion to reopen her Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, originally closed in March 2000. In December 2002, she filed a motion to reopen, claiming her property was undervalued during a foreclosure sale that occurred in the course of her bankruptcy. The appellate panel's affirmation of the bankruptcy court's decision is based on the reasons outlined in its memorandum dated October 31, 2003. The disposition is designated as not suitable for publication and cannot be cited in future cases within the circuit, except as per Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Bankruptcy Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirmed the bankruptcy court's denial of a motion to reopen, highlighting the appellate review process.
Reasoning: The appellate panel's affirmation of the bankruptcy court's decision is based on the reasons outlined in its memorandum dated October 31, 2003.
Citation of Unpublished Dispositionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: This case's disposition is designated as unpublished and cannot be cited in future cases within the circuit, except as allowed by specific circuit rules.
Reasoning: The disposition is designated as not suitable for publication and cannot be cited in future cases within the circuit, except as per Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Reopening of Bankruptcy Cases under Chapter 7subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court considered whether a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case could be reopened based on claims of undervaluation of property during foreclosure proceedings.
Reasoning: Eleanor Masters-Kay appeals the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision, which upheld the bankruptcy court's denial of her motion to reopen her Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, originally closed in March 2000.