In Re: Larry and Nancy Tevis

Filing 1

ORDER from the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel TRANSFERRING the case for the limited purpose of ruling on the Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. (Donati, J)

FILED
AUG 07 2013
SUSAN M SPRAUL, CLERK
U.S. BKCY. APP. PANEL
OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY APPELLATE PANEL

FILED

OF THE NINTH CIRCUIT

Aug 07, 2013
CLERK, U.S. DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In re:

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LARRY TEVIS; NANCY TEVIS;
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Debtors.
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LARRY TEVIS; NANCY TEVIS,
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Appellants,
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v.
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MICHAEL F. BURKART, Trustee; )
HOSEIT & KOELEWYN; MAX HOSEIT;)
HERMAN L. KOELEWYN,
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Appellees.
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Before:

BAP No.

EC-13-1211

Bk. No.

04-26357

Case # 2:13-mc-0082 MCE AC (PS)

ORDER TRANSFERRING IFP
MOTION
(Response Required)

DUNN and KIRSCHER, Bankruptcy Judges.

Appellants filed a motion for leave to proceed in forma
pauperis with respect to this appeal ("IFP Motion").

A Clerk’s

Notice to the bankruptcy court was issued, giving the bankruptcy
court the opportunity to make a certification under 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915(a)(3) regarding whether the appeal is frivolous.

A

certification was made by the bankruptcy court on July 31, 2013.
The bankruptcy court declined to certify that the appeal is "not

taken in good faith" within the meaning of 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915(a)(3), determined that the appeal "is not frivolous" for
purposes of 28 U.S.C. § 753(f), and determined that the appeal
does not present a "substantial question" within the meaning of
the penultimate sentence of 28 U.S.C. § 753(f).
Under the holding of Perroton v. Gray (In re Perroton), 958
F.2d 889 (9th Cir. 1992) and Determan v. Sandoval (In re
Sandoval), 186 B.R. 490, 496 (9th Cir. BAP 1995), the Bankruptcy
Appellate Panel has no authority to grant or deny in forma
pauperis motions under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a) because bankruptcy
courts are not "court[s] of the United States" as defined in 28
U.S.C. § 451.
Therefore, appellants' IFP Motion is hereby TRANSFERRED to
the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
California for the limited purpose of ruling on the IFP Motion.
It is appellants' responsibility to take all necessary steps
to have the IFP Motion considered by the district court within a
reasonable period of time.
No later than Friday, September 6, 2013, appellants must
file with the Panel and serve on opposing counsel a written
response which includes as an exhibit a copy of the district
court’s order on the IFP Motion or an explanation of the steps
appellants have taken to have the IFP Motion considered by the
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district court.

For the convenience of the district court,

copies of the notice of appeal, the IFP Motion, the bankruptcy
court's certification, and the order on appeal are attached to
this order.
Failure to comply with the requirements of this order may
result in dismissal of this appeal for lack of prosecution
without further notice to the parties.

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9th Cir. BAP R. 8070-1.

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General Docket
U. S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit
Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Docket #: 13-1211
Larry Tevis, et al v. Michael Burkart, et al
Appeal From: California Eastern - Sacramento
Fee Status: fee due

Docketed: 05/02/2013

Case Type Information:
1) Bankruptcy
2) Chapter 7 Non-Business
3) null
Originating Court Information:
District: 0972-2 : 04-26357-B13
Presiding Judge: Christopher M. Klein, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge
Date Filed: 06/21/2004
Date NOA Filed:
04/30/2013
Prior Cases:
05-1131 Date Filed: 04/08/2005

Date Rec'd BAP:
05/02/2013

Date Disposed: 06/29/2006

Disposition: Affirmed in part, Reversed; Opinion

Current Cases:
None
Panel Assignment:

Not available

In re: LARRY TEVIS
Debtor
NANCY TEVIS
Debtor
-----------------------------LARRY TEVIS
Appellant

Larry Tevis
[COR LD NTC Pro Se]
Firm: 530/676-2757
P.O. Box 156
Rescue, CA 95672

NANCY TEVIS
Appellant

Nancy Tevis
[COR LD NTC Pro Se]
Firm: 530/676-2757
P.O. Box 156
Rescue, CA 95672

v.
MICHAEL F. BURKART, Trustee
Appellee

Paul Cass, Attorney
[COR LD NTC Retained]
LAW OFFICE OF PAUL L. CASS
#610
7803 Madison Ave.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-0000
Peter A. Galgani, Esquire
[COR LD NTC Retained]
Law Offices of Peter A. Galgani
Suite 100
1120 "D" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

HOSEIT & KOELEWYN
Appellee

Andrew Edward Benzinger, Esquire, Attorney
Direct: 916-564-5400
[COR LD NTC Retained]
LEWIS, BRIBOIS, BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
Suite 450
Firm: 916/ 564-5400
2850 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833

MAX HOSEIT
Appellee

Andrew Edward Benzinger, Esquire, Attorney
Direct: 916-564-5400
[COR LD NTC Retained]
(see above)

HERMAN L. KOELEWYN
Appellee

Andrew Edward Benzinger, Esquire, Attorney
Direct: 916-564-5400
[COR LD NTC Retained]
(see above)

In re: LARRY TEVIS; NANCY TEVIS
Debtors
-----------------------------LARRY TEVIS; NANCY TEVIS
Appellants
v.
MICHAEL F. BURKART, Trustee; HOSEIT & KOELEWYN; MAX HOSEIT; HERMAN L. KOELEWYN
Appellees

05/02/2013

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Received notice of appeal filed in Bankruptcy Court on 04/30/2013, transmittal form, and copy of order. (PI)

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05/16/2013

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3 pg, 77.69 KB

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05/16/2013

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05/21/2013

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06/05/2013

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07/02/2013

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07/02/2013

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1 pg, 33.61 KB

07/11/2013

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07/24/2013

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3 pg, 14.84 KB

07/24/2013

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07/31/2013

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7 pg, 218.83 KB

08/07/2013

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Notice to all parties and Bankruptcy Court RE: BAP Case number assigned: EC-13-1211. Sent Bankruptcy
Record Request Form to Bankruptcy Court. (PI)
Sent BRIEFING ORDER to appellant Larry Tevis and Nancy Tevis. Copies to all parties. Appellant Larry
Tevis and Nancy Tevis's opening brief due 07/01/2013 (PI)
Notice of Deficiency sent to Appellant RE: lack of prosecution for filing fee due. Response Due:
05/30/2013. cc: All parties. (PI)
Sent Notice of Mandatory Attorney Electronic Filing form to Andrew E. Benizinger, Esquire for Appellees
Herman L. Koelewyn, Max Hoseit and HOSEIT & KOELEWYN, Paul Cass for Appellee Michael F. Burkart
and Peter A. Galgani, Esquire for Appellee Michael F. Burkart with note that no further paper filings will be
accepted. (PI)
Notice of Deficiency sent to Appellant RE: Record on appeal not filed (for lack of prosecution). Re:
Response Due: 06/04/2013. cc: All parties. (VJ)
Filed original and copies of Larry Tevis and Nancy Tevis's motion to proceed in forma pauperis; served on
05/31/2012. (VJ)
Filed original and copies of Larry Tevis and Nancy Tevis's motion extending time to file appellant's opening
brief until 07/09/2013; served on 6/27/13. (VJ)
Filed order (Deputy Clerk: vjw) Motion to extend time to file appellant's opening brief filed by Nancy Tevis
and Larry Tevis is GRANTED Appellant Larry Tevis and Nancy Tevis's opening brief due 07/09/2013.;
dated: 07/02/2013. (VJ)
Filed original and 3 copies, opening brief with 4 copies excerpts of record, served on 07/09/2013 ; Appellee
Michael F. Burkart, HOSEIT & KOELEWYN, Max Hoseit and Herman L. Koelewyn's opening brief due
07/30/2013. (VJ)
Filed order (Clerk: sms) On 7/31/13, the Panel will forward the request for leave to proceed IFP to the U.S.
District Court for its consideration. An appeal may not be taken IFP if the trial court certifies in writing that it
is not taken in good faith. This Clerk's Order is being issued to allow the trial court the oppertunity to "certify
in writing that the appeals is not taken in good faith". ; dated: 07/24/2013. (PI)
Filed (ECF) Attorney Mr. Andrew Edward Benzinger, Esquire for Appellees Herman L. Koelewyn, Max
Hoseit and HOSEIT & KOELEWYN's brief on appeal; served on 07/24/2013 US mail - Appellants Tevis,
Tevis; Attorney for Appellees: Cass, Galgani; email - Appellants Tevis, Tevis; Attorney for Appellees:
Benzinger, Cass, Galgani. (AEB)
Received from Bankruptcy Court copy of Bk.Ct. Judge's response to BAP Clerk's Notice re: Certification Appeal is not Frivolous ( see attached order) filed in Bk. Ct. 07/31/2013. (VJ)
Filed order (DUNN and KIRSCHER); appellants' IFP Motion is hereby TRANSFERRED to the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of California for the limited purpose of ruling on the IFP Motion.
No later than Friday, September 6, 2013, appellants must file with the Panel and serve on opposing
counsel a written response of the steps appellants have taken to have the IFP Motion considered ( see
attached order);. (VJ)

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