Legal Opinion

Carolyn Davis v. U.S. Bank

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided February 17, 2015No. 12-60069PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

GRABER, Circuit Judge:

Debtor Carolyn L. Davis appeals from a decision of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (“BAP”) affirming an order of the bankruptcy court that dismissed her voluntary petition under chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. The bankruptcy court dismissed Davis’ petition because her “aggregate debts” exceeded $3,792,650, the statutory limitation for chapter 12 eligibility in effect at the time that Davis filed her petition. See 11 U.S.C. § 101(18)(A) (2010). The BAP affirmed, concluding that Davis’ “aggregate debts” included her liabilities for the unsecured portions of her…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Johnson v. Home State BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1991
  2. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare v. DavenportSupreme Court of the United States · 1990
  3. In Re: Arthur Lionel Scovis Jenny Scovis, Debtors. Arthur Lionel Scovis Jenny Scovis v. Christen Brun HenrichsenCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2001
  4. Americredit Financial Services, Inc. v. PenrodCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2010
  5. Fireman's Fund Insurance v. Plant Insulation Co. (In re Plant Insulation Co.)Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2013

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. In re: Michael Paul Free Hak Suk FreeUnited States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit · 2015
  2. In re WeikUnited States Bankruptcy Court, D. Montana · 2015
  3. In Re: Janet N. WagabazaDistrict Court, C.D. California · 2019
  4. In re: Michael Paul Free Hak Suk FreeUnited States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit · 2015
  5. In re: Tony PerkinsBankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Sixth Circuit · 2018

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