Opinion ID: 6335653
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Post-Petition Adversary Conduct

Text: 1) Trustee Johnson was entitled to a judgment against Edwards and EFP/BHT, jointly and severally, for the conversion of the original CD. 2) Trustee Johnson was entitled to damages against Edwards and EFP/BHT, jointly and severally, for violations of the automatic stay. iv. On October 2, 2020, the district court issued a memorandum opinion and judgment affirming in part, reversing in part, and rendering in part the bankruptcy court’s opinion. With respect to the issues presently on appeal, the district court concluded: A. Mortgage Portfolios 1) The bankruptcy court’s rulings on the mortgage portfolios were within the standard of review and affirmed. B. Home Improvement Line Loans 1) Trustee Johnson’s challenge to Dr. Edwards’s internal 2010 Assignment was reversed and rendered. C. Post-Petition Adversary Conduct 1) The Trustee’s conversion claim was reversed and rendered. 2) The bankruptcy court’s findings under § 362(k) were vacated and remanded. The district court held that “[i]f it is determined [on remand] that fees should be awarded, the court should clearly explain how it arrived at the level of compensation awarded.” 12 Case: 20-61011 Document: 00516298048 Page: 13 Date Filed: 04/27/2022 No. 20-61011