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The Sixth Circuit affirms the B.A.P. and dismisses the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Following the principal creditor's objection, the bankruptcy court denied the trustee and debtors' motion to approve a settlement of a legal malpractice claim held by the estate.
The Sixth Circuit affirms the B.A.P. and dismisses the appeal
for lack of jurisdiction. Following the principal creditor's
objection, the bankruptcy court denied the trustee and debtors'
motion to approve a settlement of a legal malpractice claim held by
the estate. The debtors appealed. The court finds that the appealed
order was not a final order that could be appealed because the
debtors were free to propose a new settlement for approval. Opinion
below.
Judge: Kethledge
Attorneys for Debtors: Evans Petree, David J. Cocke, Glankler
Brown, Michael P. Coury
Attorneys for Appellees: Cantey Hanger, Bruce W. Akerly
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