Case: 25-50062 Document: 38-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 07/24/2025

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit

No. 25-50062 FILED July 24, 2025 Summary Calendar ____________ Lyle W. Cayce Clerk In the Matter of Carl N. Merkle, Debtor, Carl N. Merkle, Appellant, versus Johnny W. Thomas, Chapter 7 Trustee Appellee, ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 5:21-CV-1278 ______________________________ Before Jolly, Graves, and Oldham, Circuit Judges.

Per Curiam: * Affirmed. See 5TH CIR. R. 47.6.

_____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.