Legal Opinion
In re Sequoia Auto Brokers, Ltd. v. Idell
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 14, 1987No. 85-2352PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WIGGINS, Circuit Judge:
The bankruptcy court found Ira Idell in civil contempt for failing to prepare a statement of affairs and a master-mailing list. The district court reversed and creditors of the debtor corporation, Sequoia Auto Brokers, Ltd., Inc. (Sequoia), appeal. We vacate the district court’s order and remand with directions to vacate the bankruptcy court's contempt order for lack of jurisdiction.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Sequoia was an automobile dealership, and Idell its sole shareholder, officer, director, and manager. In January 1984 Sequoia went out of business. Several…
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