US · rules
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8020
Frivolous Appeal; Other Misconduct
(a) FRIVOLOUS APPEAL; DAMAGES AND COSTS. If the district court
or BAP determines that an appeal is frivolous, then after a separate motion is filed or the court gives notice and a reasonable opportunity to respond, it may award just damages and single or
double costs to the appellee.
(b) O THER MISCONDUCT; S ANCTIONS. The district court or BAP
may discipline or sanction an attorney or party appearing before
it for other misconduct, including a failure to comply with a court
order. But the court must first give the attorney or party reasonable notice and an opportunity to show cause to the contrary—and
if requested, grant a hearing.
(Added Apr. 25, 2014, eff. Dec. 1, 2014; amended Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec.
1, 2024.)
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