Can a bankruptcy court abuse its discretion when it applies incorrect legal rule or factual findings?
federal, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Dalton v. Warfield (In re Dalton), BAP No. AZ-17-1310-SBaF (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2018):
A bankruptcy court abuses its discretion if it applies an incorrect legal rule or if its factual findings are illogical, implausible or without support in the record. United States v. Hinkson, 585 F.3d 1247, 1261-62 (9th Cir. 2009) (en banc).
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