Legal Opinion
William J. O'connor, and Jane E. O'COnnOr v. United States Department of Energy
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided August 20, 1991No. 91-6085PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRORBY, Circuit Judge.
After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal. See Fed.R.App.P. 34(a); 10th Cir.R. 34.1.9 The cause is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.
The pivotal question presented by this appeal is whether a bankruptcy court is a “court” under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).
This appeal was born before a bankruptcy court. The United States Department of Energy (DOE), an unsecured creditor, filed a motion to enforce a reorganization plan and…
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