Norris v. Thomas

Debtor-appellants Thomas and Karen Norris challenge the bankruptcy court’s holding that, under Texas law, their boat may riot be considered a homestead and is therefore not exempt from creditors in bankruptcy. As this case presents a novel question of Texas state law, which is dis-positive of the entire case, we respectfully certify the question to the Texas Supreme Court.

CERTIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS, PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION ART. 5, 3-C AND RULE 58 OF THE TEXAS RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE

TO THE SUPREME…