Can we raise the question of the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction during the pendency of the action?

federal, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Adams v. Newport Crest Homeowners Ass'n, Inc. (In re Adams), Adv. No. 8:16-ap-01238-TA, BAP No. CC-17-1224-KuFS (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2018):

We may raise the question of the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction at any time sua sponte during the pendency of the action, even on appeal and when not raised by the parties. See Snell v. Cleveland, Inc., 316 F.3d 822, 826 (9th Cir. 2002).

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