Thomas Hantges v. Michael Carmel

MEMORANDUM

Thomas Hantges appeals from the district court’s order affirming the bankruptcy court’s order denying his “keepsake” exemption claims in his Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 158 (d). We review de novo the bankruptcy court’s conclusions of law, and for clear error its factual findings. Greene v. Savage (In re Greene), 583 F.3d 614, 618 (9th Cir.2009). We review de novo the district court’s decision on appeal from a bankruptcy court. Id. We affirm.

The bankruptcy court properly determined that Hantges was not entitled to unlimited exemptions for a watch, a diamond ring, and two Liberty Dimes, because the evidence on record demonstrated that the items were not “keepsakes.” Nev.Rev.Stat. § 21.090(l)(a).

The bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion in denying Hantges’s reconsideration motion because he failed to present newly discovered evidence or show manifest injustice. See Sch. Dist. No. 1J, Multnomah Cnty., Or. v. ACandS, Inc., 5 F.3d 1255, 1262-63 (9th Cir.1993) (reviewing for abuse of discretion, setting forth grounds for reconsideration, and stating that “failure to file documents in an original motion or opposition…