United States Court of Appeals FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT ________________

Nos. 99-2906 & 99-2907 ________________

In re: Marion F. Pruss, also known * as Law Offices of Marion F. Pruss, * * Debtor. * Appeals from the United States * Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Marion F. Pruss, * for the Eighth Circuit. * Appellee, * * [PUBLISHED] v. * * Richard J. Butler and * Kathleen Laughlin, * * Appellants. *

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Submitted: May 11, 2000 Filed: October 10, 2000 ________________

Before RICHARD S. ARNOLD, HANSEN, and BYE, Circuit Judges. ________________

PER CURIAM. The court is informed that the underlying bankruptcy case has been dismissed by order of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska, thereby making both of these appeals moot.

Accordingly, It Is Ordered:

1. In appeal number 99-2906 brought by the Chapter 7 Trustee, Mr. Butler, the appeal is dismissed as moot.

2. In appeal number 99-2907 brought by the Chapter 13 Trustee, Ms. Laughlin, the appeal is dismissed as moot, and it is remanded to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel with directions that the panel vacate its opinion and judgment filed June 8, 1999.

A true copy.

Attest:

CLERK, U.S. COURT OF APPEALS, EIGHTH CIRCUIT.

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