In Re Michael G. Linehan and Geraldine M. Linehan, Debtors. Michael G. Linehan and Geraldine M. Linehan, Husband and Wife v. Citicorp Mortgage, Inc.

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76 F.3d 387·1996 WL 33715·1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 7332
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitJanuary 25, 199695-15603California442 words

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76 F.3d 387 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. In re Michael G. LINEHAN and Geraldine M. Linehan, Debtors. Michael G. LINEHAN and Geraldine M. Linehan, husband and wife, Appellants, v. CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., Appellee. No. 95-15603. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Jan. 11, 1996. * Decided Jan. 25, 1996. Before: CHOY, SKOPIL, FERGUSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Chapter 13 debtors Michael and Geraldine Linehan appeal the district court's affirmance of an interlocutory bankruptcy court order denying them punitive damages under 11 U.S.C. § 362 (h). Although neither party questions our jurisdiction, we raise it sua sponte. Dominguez v. Miller (In re Dominguez), 51 F.3d 1502, 1506 (9th Cir.1995). Because the district court did not render a final order, we dismiss the Linehans' appeal for lack of jurisdiction. 3 This court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 158 (d) to review appeals arising from final decisions, judgments,…

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