Jeffrey Hoffman v. Thomas Lloyd

MEMORANDUM

Jeffrey Hoffman appeals pro se from the district court’s order affirming the bankruptcy court’s order granting sanctions against Hoffman in adversary proceedings relating to certain real property. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 158 (d). We review for clear error the district court’s de novo examination of noncore related proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 157 (c). Henderson v. Buchanan, 985 F.2d 1021, 1024 (9th Cir.1993). We affirm.

The district court did not clearly err in its de novo review of the bankruptcy court record. Accordingly, sanctions were proper because Hoffman failed to attend his deposition, failed to oppose Lloyd’s motion to strike and for entry of default, and failed to file a motion for relief from the bankruptcy court’s ruling after the bankruptcy court advised Hoffman that Lloyd’s motion had been granted but that Hoffman could fíle a motion for relief explaining his conduct. See Wanderer v. Johnston, 910 F.2d 652, 656 (9th Cir.1990) (listing factors that a court should consider in determining the appropriateness of the sanction of dismissal).

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