(S.D. Ind. Nov. 13, 2015)
The district court denies the trustee’s motion to dismiss the appeal for numerous procedural errors committed by the appellants. The court describes errors including missed deadlines, improper brief formatting, and ECF filing errors. The court finds that it is a “close call” but the appellants’ attorney’s explanations support a finding of excusable neglect, and thus dismissal is not appropriate. Opinion below.
Author: Matt Lindblom