Legal Opinion

In re Bascus

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Texas

Decided March 30, 2016No. MISC CASE NO: 15-307PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Marvin Isgur, UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

The J. Freeman Law Firm et al (“Respondents”) 1 filed a Jury Demand in Case No. 15-34173 at ECF No 97. On January 4, 2016, the Court requested the parties brief the issue of whether the Respondents are entitled to a jury trial in this consolidated proceeding. The J. Freeman Law Firm and the United States Trustee timely submitted briefs. (ECF No. 70-72). On consideration of the briefing and applicable law, the Respondents do not have a Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial in this case.

Factual Background

On April 6, 2015 Rafael…

2Cases cited11 opinions

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  4. Chauffeurs, Teamsters & Helpers Local No. 391 v. TerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1990
  5. Central Virginia Community College v. KatzSupreme Court of the United States · 2006

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