Opinion ID: 450613
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: standard of review

Text: 8 The debtor essentially asks this Court to find that the Bankruptcy Court committed reversible error in denying her petition to amend the schedule of assets and liabilities. It is well settled that decisions as to whether to reopen bankruptcy cases and allow amendment of schedules are committed to the sound discretion of the bankruptcy judge and will not be set aside absent abuse of discretion. In re Jones, 490 F.2d 452 (5th Cir.1974). See also In re Lorenzen, 21 B.R. 129, 130 (Bkrtcy.N.D.Oh.1982). A further clarification of the standard of review was offered by the District Court which, after a discussion of whether Emergency Interim Rules adopted by the district court below were applicable, correctly acknowledged the vitality of the new rules of bankruptcy which became effective on August 1, 1983. Bankruptcy rule 8013 imposes the clearly erroneous standard of review on findings of fact made by the Bankruptcy Court. Specifically the rule provides: 9 On appeal the district court or bankruptcy appellate panel may affirm, modify, or reverse a bankruptcy court's judgment, order, or decree or remand with instructions for further proceedings. Findings of fact shall not be set aside unless clearly erroneous, and due regard shall be given to the opportunity of the bankruptcy court to judge the credibility of the witnesses. 10 See also In re Morrissey, 717 F.2d 100, 104 (3d Cir.1983).