Can a bankruptcy judge's decision be reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Lauritzen, In re, 863 F.2d 886 (9th Cir. 1988):
Findings of fact by the bankruptcy judge are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard while conclusions of law are reviewed de novo. Ragsdale v. Haller, 780 F.2d 794, 795 (9th Cir.1986). The district court's decision is reviewed de novo. In Re Woodson, 813 F.2d 266, 270 (9th Cir.1987).
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