Bankr. No.:
88-10053
Chapter:
11
Date of Decision:
March 29, 1990
Issue:
(1) Approval of professional fees and reimbursement of expenses for non-local counsel for debtors. (2) Approval of fees and expenses of farm management consultant who acted without court authorization. (3) Disgorgement of fees paid to bookkeeper and appraiser without court approval.
Ruling:
(1) Fee application for attorney will be reduced due to the non-complexity of the case and the availability of local counsel and excess fees will be disgorged. (2) Fee application for farm consultant will be denied and fees paid to the consultant will be disgorged due to consultant's failure to receive approval for employment. (3) Fees paid to bookkeeper and appraiser without prior approval must be disgorged.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision:
Appeal Summary:
The district court affirmed the bankruptcy court’s decision.
Full Bankruptcy Appellate Panel/District Court Appeal Opinion: