Legal Opinion

Holmes v. Portaluppi

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Decided May 1, 2015No. 14-2214PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

SUMMARY ORDER

Creditor-Appellant Williams Holmes (“Holmes”), proceeding pro se, appeals from the District Court’s judgment affirming the bankruptcy court’s order dismissing Holmes’s adversary proceeding. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, the procedural history of the ease, and the issues on appeal.

“The rulings of a district court acting as an appellate court in a bankruptcy case are subject to plenary review.” In re Stoltz, 315 F.3d 80, 87 (2d Cir.2002). Consequently, “we review the bankruptcy court decision independently, accepting its factual findings unless…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In Re: Enron Corp. Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership v. Enron Corp., the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, MovantCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2005
  2. Bankruptcy Services, Inc. v. Ernst & Young (In Re CBI Holding Co.)Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2008
  3. Berger & Associates Attorneys, P.C. v. KranCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2014

3Cited by11 opinions

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  2. George J. Phelan v. Amy Milo, as Administratrix of the Estate of Elizabeth PhelanDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2026
  3. Gregory Caglione v. Key Bank, National AssociationDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2026
  4. Heilbron v. PlazaDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 2024
  5. In Re: Adam S. ThiessenDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2022

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