The following excerpt is from Sawtooth Radio Corp., In re, 878 F.2d 1439 (9th Cir. 1989):
Because we are in as good a position as the district court to review the bankruptcy court's findings, we review independently the decisions of the bankruptcy court. In re Acequia v. Clinton, 787 F.2d 1352, 1357 (9th Cir.1986). We review findings of fact for clear error, and conclusions of law de novo. Id.
We have jurisdiction to hear this appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 158(d).
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