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Williams v. Dermott & Trayner, P.C.

Citation: 232 F. App'x 744Docket: No. 06-15681

Court: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; May 23, 2007; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The judgment of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel is affirmed as detailed in its memorandum decision dated March 21, 2006. Williams’ motion to certify state law issues to the Arizona Supreme Court is denied. His motion to supplement the record is granted for documents numbered 32, 36, 37, and 38, while it is denied for documents numbered 33, 34, 35, and 39. McDermott Trayner's request for attorneys’ fees under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38 is also denied. This decision is not suitable for publication and does not serve as precedent except under 9th Cir. R. 36-3.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Decision

Application: The court affirmed the decision of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel as explained in its memorandum decision.

Reasoning: The judgment of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel is affirmed as detailed in its memorandum decision dated March 21, 2006.

Attorneys’ Fees under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38

Application: The request for attorneys’ fees made by McDermott Trayner was denied.

Reasoning: McDermott Trayner's request for attorneys’ fees under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 38 is also denied.

Certification of State Law Issues

Application: The court denied Williams' motion to certify state law issues to the Arizona Supreme Court.

Reasoning: Williams’ motion to certify state law issues to the Arizona Supreme Court is denied.

Motion to Supplement Record

Application: Williams' motion to supplement the record was granted for specific documents and denied for others.

Reasoning: His motion to supplement the record is granted for documents numbered 32, 36, 37, and 38, while it is denied for documents numbered 33, 34, 35, and 39.

Precedential Value of Decision

Application: The decision is not intended for publication and does not serve as precedent except as provided under specific rules.

Reasoning: This decision is not suitable for publication and does not serve as precedent except under 9th Cir. R. 36-3.