Can a bankruptcy judge abuse his discretion by failing to rule that a debtor has a valid claim for bankruptcy protection?
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The following excerpt is from Lloyds v. GACN, Inc. (In re GACN, Inc.), 555 B.R. 684 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2016):
The bankruptcy court abuses its discretion if it applies an incorrect legal rule or its findings of fact are illogical, implausible or without support in the record. United States v. Hinkson , 585 F.3d 1247, 1262 (9th Cir.2009) (en banc).
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