Chapter 4, L. Bankruptcy Appeals

• Jurisdiction: United States

L. Bankruptcy Appeals

The appeal of a bankruptcy ruling is typically to the district court or the bankruptcy appellate panel. BAPCPA amended 28 U.S.C. § 158(d) and allows a circuit court of appeals direct appellate jurisdiction to hear a direct appeal from the bankruptcy court. The circuit court may hear the direct appeal if the bankruptcy court, the district court or the bankruptcy appellate panel, or all parties to the...