Local Rule LBR 9014-2: Contested Matters - Attendance of Witnesses

LBR 9014-2. Contested Matters - Attendance of Witnesses No Testimony at Initial Hearing. Unless the court orders otherwise, the court will not hear testimony at the initial hearing in a contested matter. The court may decide matters of law at the initial hearing. If there is a genuine issue of material fact in a contested matter, the initial hearing will serve as a scheduling conference for setting an evidentiary hearing, at which the court will hear testimony. The court may dispense with the initial hearing and proceed directly to an evidentiary hearing. The court may do so on its own motion, pursuant to a stipulation of all parties to the contested matter, or upon motion of any party to the contested matter (with such notice to the parties as the court deems appropriate).