Opinion ID: 3168222
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Heading: Jurisdiction - Finality

Text: Before considering the merits of Eden Place’s appeal, we first consider whether we have jurisdiction over the appeal. See Sahagun v. Landmark Fence Co. (In re Landmark Fence Co.), 801 F.3d 1099, 1102 (9th Cir. 2015); see also Stanley v. Crossland, Crossland, Chambers, MacArthur & Lastreto (In re Lakeshore Vill. Resort, Ltd.), 81 F.3d 103, 105 (9th Cir. 1996). The bankruptcy court determined as a matter of law that Eden Place violated the automatic stay when it evicted Perl, but deferred its ruling on the contempt sanctions. 8 IN RE PERL Subsequently, the bankruptcy case was dismissed because Perl failed to appear at the creditor’s meeting. However, the bankruptcy court retained jurisdiction over “all issues arising under Bankruptcy Code” §§ 110 (penalties), 329 (attorney’s fees), and 362 (automatic stay). The BAP determined that it had jurisdiction because there was a final order from the bankruptcy court, and Eden Place remained subject to a claim for damages based on the bankruptcy court’s determination that Eden Place violated the automatic stay. See Eden Place, LLC v. Perl (In re Perl), 513