Local Rule DCt.LBR 8004–1: Interlocutory Appeals
Bankr. D.D.C. — Appellate rule
DCt.LBR 8004–1 INTERLOCUTORY APPEALS
(a) OBTAINING BANKRUPTCY JUDGE'S CERTIFICATION. Whenever the bankruptcy judge has entered an interlocutory order, decree or judgment as to which a motion for leave to appeal has been filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 158 and Bankruptcy Rule 8004, the bankruptcy judge shall, upon request of the District Court, submit to the District Court a written certification stating whether, in the bankruptcy judge's opinion, such order, decree or judgment involves a controlling question of law as to which there is substantial ground for difference of opinion and whether an immediate appeal from the order may materially advance the ultimate termination of the case.
(b) DISPOSITION. The District Court may, in its discretion, grant or deny the motion for leave to appeal.