Opinion ID: 2741462
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Heading: standard of review

Text: “This court reviews the decision of a district court, sitting as an appellate court, by applying the same standards of review to the bankruptcy court's findings of fact and conclusions of law as applied by the district court.” In re Whitley, 737 F.3d 980, 985 (5th Cir. 2013) (internal citation omitted). The bankruptcy court’s findings of fact are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard, and questions of law are reviewed de novo. Id. The facts are undisputed and this case presents only questions of law: whether the trustee can force a sale of the Thaws’ homestead, and if so, whether the sale constitutes a taking of Kernell’s homestead interest requiring compensation. 3 Case: 14-40108 Document: 00512798598 Page: 4 Date Filed: 10/09/2014 No. 14-40108