What is the test for a bankruptcy judge to make a credibility finding?
federal, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hutton v. Zajac (In re Zajac), BAP NV-21-1090-FGT, Bk. 18-13417-GS (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 2021):
606 F.3d 1189, 1196 (9th Cir. 2010). We give particular deference to the bankruptcy court's credibility findings. Id. If two views of the evidence are possible, the court's choice between them cannot be clearly erroneous. Anderson v. City of Bessemer City, 470 U.S. 564, 573-74 (1985).
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