Local Rule RULE 9014–1: Contested Matters

RULE 9014–1 Contested Matters

(a) Local Bankruptcy Rules 7026–1, 7030–1, 7054–1, 7054–2, 7056–1, 7062–1, and 7067–1 apply in contested matters.

(b) When the motion or objection commencing the contested matter is not timely opposed and seeks relief against a debtor who has already subjected the debtor to the jurisdiction of the Court by filing a petition commencing a case, the provisions of Local Bankruptcy Rule 7055–1 and the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act of 2003 will be deemed inapplicable unless the Court orders otherwise.

(c) More than three (3) business days prior to any hearing scheduled on a contested matter, counsel for each party in interest, and any pro se party, shall confer or make a good faith attempt to confer to limit the issues and evidence and to resolve all or part of the matters in controversy. Failure to do so may result in denial of the relief requested by the non-compliant party.

(d) Parties shall file on the docket a notice of contested proceeding using the corresponding CM/ECF event no later than 4:00 p.m. two (2) business days in advance of the scheduled hearing if any of the following is anticipated for the hearing:

(1) The hearing will take longer than twenty (20) minutes;

(2) Live testimony is necessary;

(3) Documentary evidence is to be presented; and/or

(4) Any exhibits to be introduced are subject to objection.

(e) The Court may continue the matter to another date or time, request supplemental briefing or a joint statement of dispute, or make other requests or accommodations.