Local Rule 8009-1: Record on Appeal

Rule 8009-1 Record on Appeal.

(a) At the time of filing the designation identified in Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009(a), the parties must file an index identifying by docket number, if available, the following items:

(i) Those documents identified in the designation submitted under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009(a)(4);

(ii) Any documents that may be expressly requested by the Clerk or the Court; and

(iii) A copy of the transcript ordered under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009(a); if unavailable, evidence that the transcript has been ordered.

(b) In the event that a document identified in the designations does not have a docket number (e.g., exhibits submitted during a hearing, etc.) such documents must be filed with the Clerk or the District Court (if the appeal has been docketed in the District Court) at the time the index is filed and must be referenced in the index by hearing date and exhibit number.

(c) The appellant's designation of items to be included in the record on appeal must include any written opinion issued by the bankruptcy Judge pursuant to Local Rule 8003-2.

(d) The parties must file designations consistent with the Local Rules and any applicable orders of the District Court and the Bankruptcy Court.

(e) Consistent with the District Court's Standing Order dated November 9, 2015, in addition to filing any designation of the record and statement of issues on appeal in the Bankruptcy Court as required by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 8009, a copy of the designation and statement must also be filed with the District Court and contain the Bankruptcy Court case number as well as the designated District Court civil action number for the appeal.