Narrative Opinion Summary
Satish Shetty appeals pro se from a district court order that upheld the bankruptcy court’s dismissal of claims against the appellee in an adversary proceeding. The appellate court reviews its own jurisdiction and the finality of the bankruptcy court’s decision de novo. The appeal is dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, as the bankruptcy court's order did not resolve all issues in the adversary proceeding nor did it include a direct entry of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), applicable via Bankruptcy Rule 7054. Appellate jurisdiction in bankruptcy is limited to matters that can be appealed to the district court as of right. The appellee's motion for judicial notice is denied as unnecessary. The court specifies that this disposition is not for publication and does not serve as precedent except under Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Jurisdiction in Bankruptcysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction because the bankruptcy court's decision was not final, nor was there a direct entry of judgment under the applicable rules.
Reasoning: The appeal is dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, as the bankruptcy court's order did not resolve all issues in the adversary proceeding nor did it include a direct entry of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(b), applicable via Bankruptcy Rule 7054.
Judicial Notice on Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court denied the appellee's motion for judicial notice as it was deemed unnecessary for the court's decision.
Reasoning: The appellee's motion for judicial notice is denied as unnecessary.
Non-Precedential Dispositionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court specifies that its disposition is not for publication and does not serve as precedent except under specific circuit rules.
Reasoning: The court specifies that this disposition is not for publication and does not serve as precedent except under Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3.
Review of Bankruptcy Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court conducts a de novo review to assess its jurisdiction and the finality of the bankruptcy court's decision.
Reasoning: The appellate court reviews its own jurisdiction and the finality of the bankruptcy court’s decision de novo.