Ford
Ford v. Robertson
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM *
James E. Robertson (“Robertson”) appeals the district court’s order affirming the bankruptcy court’s final decision (1) finding that Robert L. Ford (“Ford”), ap-pellee, had standing to object to the discharge, and (2) denying the discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 727 (a)(2) and (4) for making fraudulent transfers and false oaths.
We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 158 (d) (“The courts of appeals shall have jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions, judgments, orders, and decrees entered” by the district court sitting in its appellate capacity over the bankruptcy court). We review de novo the district court’s decision on an appeal from a bankruptcy court. See In re Cardelucci, 285 F.3d 1231, 1233 (9th Cir.2002). No deference is given to the district court’s decision. See In re Harmon, 250 F.3d 1240, 1245 (9th Cir.2001). We review the bankruptcy court’s conclusions of law de novo and its factual findings for clear error. See In re Su, 290 F.3d 1140, 1142 (9th Cir.2002). For the reasons stated by the bankruptcy court, we affirm.
I Standing
The bankruptcy court found that Ford had standing as a third-party beneficiary. Because Ford is not specifically mentioned…