Legal Opinion
In Re Moses Hill, Debtor. Phelix Jones, Creditors v. Moses Hill, Debtor
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided April 22, 1987No. 85-2701PublishedCited by 99 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
POOLE, Circuit Judge:
The judgment creditor Jones Family (the Family) appeals the district court’s judgment affirming the bankruptcy court’s order denying the Family’s motion for leave to file a late complaint against the debtor Moses Hill. The bankruptcy court found excusable neglect but held that it could not enlarge the filing period under the bankruptcy procedure rules. We affirm.
Moses Hill (Hill) brutally assaulted members of the Family, shooting Mr. Jones in the head. The Family sued Hill in state court for assault and battery, and on November 7, 1979 was awarded $79,487 in damages,…
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