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Update on Bankruptcy Appellate Practice: Part Two — Equitable Mootness

This installment of our appellate practice series reviews recent cases addressing the equitable mootness doctrine. The issue ultimately often turns on whether it is practical and fair for an appellate court to review an appeal on the merits, enabling that court to avoid review altogether.

12 minute read January 01, 2022 at 12:09 AM
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Michael L. Cook
Update on Bankruptcy Appellate Practice: Part Two — Equitable Mootness

This installment of our appellate practice series reviews recent cases addressing the equitable mootness doctrine. The issue ultimately often turns on whether it is practical and fair for an appellate court to review an appeal on the merits, enabling that court to avoid review altogether.

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