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Ritzen Group Inc. v. Jackson Masonry, LLC (18-938)

Term
Issue

Whether an order denying a motion for relief from the automatic stay is a final order under 28 U.S.C. § 158(a)(1).

 

RDW: "Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on What Is or Is Not a ‘Final, Appealable’ Order," 5/21/19.

Opinion

On January 14, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that a bankruptcy court’s order unreservedly denying relief from the
automatic stay constitutes a final, immediately appealable order under §158(a)  Click here to view the full opinion.

Click here for RDW analysis of the decision.

 

ABI Media Teleconference
TBD
Oral Arguments Date

Nov. 13, 2019

Audio from oral argument.

Oral Arguments Date
Transcript
https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2019/18-938_m6…
Certiorari Granted Date
Petitions
Petition for a writ of certiorari
Brief of respondent Jackson Masonry, LLC in opposition
Reply of petitioner Ritzen Group, Inc.
Brief of petitioner Ritzen Group, Inc.
Brief of respondent Jackson Masonry, LLC
Reply of petitioner Ritzen Group, Inc.
Amicus Briefs
Brief amicus curiae of United States
Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Other
Joint appendix filed
Motion for an extension of time to file respondents' brief on the merits
Proposal of respondent to lodge copies of documents in related cases cited in r…