In Re Empresas Noroeste, Inc., Debtor. Hans Lopez Stubbe, Trustee, Etc. v. Banco Central Corporation, Formerly Known as Banco Central Y Economias

LEVIN H. CAMPBELL, Chief Judge.

Banco Central Corporation appeals from the district court’s order affirming the bankruptcy court’s refusal to dismiss an action brought by the trustee contesting Banco’s claim to be a secured creditor. As we lack appellate jurisdiction, we dismiss the appeal.

Before Empresas Noroeste, Inc. went into bankruptcy, Banco loaned it money secured, or so Banco thought, by a mortgage on the debtor’s real estate. Because of recording problems, the trustee in bankruptcy would not recognize the mortgage, and Banco brought an action to have the status of its lien determined.…