Legal Opinion
In Re: Stuart J. Atlas, Vicki K. Atlas, Debtors. James O. Guy v. Patricia Dzikowski, Trustee
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided April 24, 2000No. 98-4553PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUBINA, Circuit Judge:
This case requires us to decide an issue of first impression in this circuit: whether a bankruptcy court order imposing sanctions is final and appealable where the determination of damages remains outstanding. We hold that such an order is not final, and accordingly, dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
I. BACKGROUND
Stuart J. Atlas and Vicki K. Atlas (“the debtors”) filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, claiming that Florida Statute § 222.21 exempted their interests in certain pension and profit-sharing plans (“the Plans”) from the bankruptcy estate. Patricia…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- In the Matter of Richard Lee Fox and Marlyce Kay Fox, Debtors. Appeal of Peter F. Herrell, Trustee in BankruptcyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
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