October Term 2022 · Docket 21-1270

Does a bankruptcy statute limit court power or just procedure?

Parties dispute whether a specific bankruptcy rule controls court authority or only case steps.

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MOAC Mall Holdings LLC v. Transform Holdco LLC
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
  2. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
  3. — An official Court opinion was verified.

The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Hallward-Driemeier argued that harsh consequences require a clear congressional indication.

    Ms. Sinzdak argued that the text does not suggest jurisdictional status.

    Justice Alito asked about the practical implications of a ruling.

    Justice Thomas asked which provision supports the lease challenge.

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What this case is about

The case tests if a statute limits court power. One side calls it a strict rule. The other side calls it a procedural step.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on December 5, 2022.

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What each side wants

the side that brought the case wants the Court to treat the rule as procedural.

the opposing side wants the Court to treat the rule as jurisdictional.

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What each side says

the side that brought the case argues the text lacks a clear statement of jurisdiction.

the opposing side argues the rule reflects a longstanding limit on power.

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What the justices asked

Justice Alito asked about the practical implications of a ruling.

Justice Thomas asked which provision supports the lease challenge.

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Why it matters

The outcome defines how courts handle procedural limits. It affects how parties challenge bankruptcy actions. It shapes the scope of judicial authority in these cases.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official Court provenance

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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