Houser v. J.F.H

Filing 12

Recommendation that Bankruptcy Appeal be withdrawn from mandatory mediation. Signed by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/13/2024. (nmf)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
In re:

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA and
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DELAWARE BSA, LLC,
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Debtors.
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THE HONORABLE BARBARA J.
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HOUSER (Ret.), in her capacity as Trustee
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of the BSA Settlement Trust,
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Appellant,
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v.
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J.F.H,
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Appellee.
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Chapter 11
Bankruptcy Case No. 20-10343-LSS
Bankr. BAP No. 24-0016

Civil Action No. 24-382-RGA

ORDER
At Wilmington, Delaware, this 13th day of May 2024,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1 of the Procedures to Govern Mediation of Appeals
from the United States Bankruptcy Court for this District (“Procedures”), dated July 19, 2023,
the Court conducted an initial review of this matter, including having gathered information from
the parties and their counsel, in order to determine the appropriateness of mediation for the case;
WHEREAS the parties jointly agree that their disputes here cannot be resolved through
mediation and the Court agrees;
THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 1 of the Procedures, the Court determines that
mediation is not appropriate in this matter and recommends that the assigned District Judge issue
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an order withdrawing the matter from mediation and setting the following appellate briefing
schedule (agreed to by the parties):

Appellant’s Brief:

Appellant’s Opening Brief on appeal shall be filed within thirty
(30) days of the date of the Court’s order establishing a briefing
schedule.

Appellee’s Answering Brief: Appellee’s Answering Brief on appeal shall be filed withing thirty
(30) days of receipt of opening brief.
Appellant’s Reply Brief:

Appellant’s Reply Brief on appeal shall be filed within fourteen
(14) days of receipt of answering brief.

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Christopher J. Burke
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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