Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Devlieg, Incorporated, Debtor. Appeal of Devlieg-Bullard, Incorporated
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided June 6, 1995No. 18-1606PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Per curiam
In an ordinary civil case, an order either disqualifying or refusing to disqualify a law firm is not appealable when entered, because it is not deemed “final” within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1291, which governs the appeal of such cases. The party complaining about the order must wait until there is a final judgment. Richardson-Merrell, Inc. v. Koller, 472 U.S. 424, 105 S.Ct. 2757, 86 L.Ed.2d 340 (1985); Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Risjord, 449 U.S. 368, 101 S.Ct. 669, 66 L.Ed.2d 571 (1981). Bankruptcy, too, has a final-judgment rule. 28 U.S.C. § 158(d). But myriad are the cases which say…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. RisjordSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
- Richardson-Merrell Inc. v. Koller Ex Rel. KollerSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- In Re Jartran, Inc., Debtor. Fruehauf Corporation v. Jartran, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1989
- Reuben Palmer v. City of ChicagoCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
- In the Matter of MORSE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., Debtor. Appeal of HOOSIER FENCE COMPANY, INC.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1986
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3Cited by23 opinions
- In Re Arochem CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1999
- In Re: Rimsat, Limited, Debtor, Appeals Of: Kauthar Sdn BhdCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 2000
- In the Matter of Francisco Lopez, Debtor-AppellantCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1997
- In Re TruongCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2008
- In Re EBW Laser, Inc.United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. North Carolina · 2005
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