A Guam Notice of Appeal under 28 U.S.C. Sec.158(a) or (b) from a Judgment, Order, or Decree of a Bankruptcy Judge is a legal document used in Guam's bankruptcy court system. This form, known as Form 17-Pre, is filed by a party who wishes to appeal a decision made by a Bankruptcy Judge. The purpose of this Notice of Appeal is to formally notify the court and the opposing party of the intention to challenge the judgment, order, or decree issued by the Bankruptcy Judge. It initiates the appellate process, allowing the appealing party to present arguments and evidence to a higher court for review. This particular form is specific to appeals under 28 U.S.C. Sec.158(a) or (b), which refers to the statutory provision governing appeals of bankruptcy court decisions in the United States. However, since Guam follows U.S. federal bankruptcy laws, this form is also applicable in Guam's bankruptcy court. Different types of Guam Notice of Appeal under 28 U.S.C. Sec.158(a) or (b) from a Judgment, Order, or Decree of a Bankruptcy Judge may include: 1. Notice of Appeal from a Final Judgment, Order, or Decree: This type of appeal is filed when the Bankruptcy Judge issues a final decision in a bankruptcy case. A final decision is one that disposes of the entire matter, ending the litigation on the merits. 2. Notice of Appeal from an Interlocutory Order or Decree: An interlocutory order or decree is a decision made by the Bankruptcy Judge that addresses a specific issue or matter within the bankruptcy case but does not bring the entire case to a close. This type of appeal is filed to challenge such interim decisions. 3. Notice of Appeal from a Contempt Order: In certain cases, if a party fails to comply with a Bankruptcy Judge's order, the court may issue a contempt order. This Notice of Appeal is used to challenge the Bankruptcy Judge's decision to hold a party in contempt. 4. Notice of Cross-Appeal: If both parties in a bankruptcy case wish to appeal different aspects of the Bankruptcy Judge's decision, they may file a Notice of Cross-Appeal. This allows each party to challenge specific parts of the judgment, order, or decree separately. It is crucial to ensure that the Guam Notice of Appeal under 28 U.S.C. Sec.158(a) or (b) from a Judgment, Order, or Decree of a Bankruptcy Judge — Form 1— - Pre is completed accurately and filed within the designated time frame. Failing to meet the requirements for filing an appeal could result in the loss of review rights. It is often recommended seeking legal counsel or consult the relevant court rules for guidance throughout the appeals process.