United States v. Ellsworth (In Re Ellsworth)

APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA

KOYACHEVICH, District Judge.

ORDER ON APPEAL

This cause is before the Court on appeal from an Order on Debtors’ Motion for Sanctions entered on December 21, 1992, by Bankruptcy Judge Thomas E. Baynes, Jr.

STANDARD OF APPELLATE REVIEW

Appellant is entitled to an independent de novo review of all conclusions of law and the legal significance accorded to the facts. In re Owen, 86 B.R. 691 (M.D.Fla.1988).

FACTS

Appellees, John A. and Mary Ann Ells-worth, filed a petition for relief pursuant to Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy…