MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
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Summary
A short, plain-English overview of MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC.
The Supreme Court addressed whether 11 U.S.C. § 363(m) of the Bankruptcy Code is a jurisdictional provision. The case arose from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Sears, involving the assignment of a lease to Transform Holdco LLC. The Court concluded that § 363(m) is not jurisdictional, impacting the scope of appellate relief available in bankruptcy proceedings.
Holding
The single most important “bottom line” of what the Court decided in MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC.
The Court held that Section 363(m) is not a jurisdictional provision.
Constitutional Concepts
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Why Judicial Review is relevant to MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
The case involves the Court's authority to interpret and apply statutory provisions, specifically determining whether § 363(m) is jurisdictional.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)This Court declines to act as a court of 'first view' to determine if Transform is correct that no relief remains legally available.
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Why Remedies and Relief is relevant to MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
The decision focuses on the availability and scope of appellate relief under § 363(m), which is a limitation on remedies and relief.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)As long as the parties have a concrete interest, however small, in the outcome of the litigation, and it 'becomes moot only when it is impossible for a court to grant any effectual relief whatever to the prevailing party.'
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Why Procedural Due Process is relevant to MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
The case addresses procedural aspects of bankruptcy appeals and the limits on a court's ability to grant relief, which implicates procedural due process considerations.
Syllabus excerpt (verbatim)The Court identifies nothing in § 363(m)'s limits that purports to 'govern a court's adjudicatory capacity.'
Key Quotes
Short excerpts from the syllabus in MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC that support the summary and concepts above.
Section 363(m) is not a jurisdictional provision.
This Court declines to act as a court of 'first view' to determine if Transform is correct that no relief remains legally available.
The Court will only treat a provision as jurisdictional if Congress 'clearly states' as much.
