Opinion ID: 754944
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: request for sanctions under fed.r.app.p. 38

Text: 15 In connection with the appeal of the discovery order, Kosmala requests sanctions under Fed.R.App.P. 38. Rule 38 provides that a court may award just damages and single or double costs to the appellee if an appeal is found to be frivolous. Fed.R.App.P. 38. An appeal is frivolous when the result is obvious or the appellants' arguments are wholly without merit. Bell v. City of Kellogg, 922 F.2d 1418, 1425 (9th Cir.1991). 16 While the personal attacks on the bankruptcy judge and citation to improper authority raise professionalism concerns, we do not conclude that the appeal warrants sanctions. 17 AFFIRMED.