Local Rule LBR 9019-1: Settlements

LBR 9019-1. Settlements

(a) When Motion Required. Except as provided in subdivision (b), a party may seek court approval of a settlement or stipulation by filing a motion pursuant to LBR 9013-1(c) and serving it on the trustee, the United States Trustee, and all parties entitled to notice under Bankruptcy Rule 2002 (Bankruptcy Rule 2002(h) applies to all chapter 7, 12, and 13 cases). If the motion concerns settlement of an adversary proceeding, the motion and notice must be entered on the docket in the bankruptcy case.

(b) Stipulations.

(1) Procedural and Other Matters. A party may seek approval of a stipulation regarding procedures, deadlines, discovery, and other similar matters by submitting an order pursuant to LBR 9072-1(i), without filing a motion.

(2) Stipulated Judgments and Dismissals in Adversary Proceedings.

(A) In General. A stipulated judgment or dismissal regarding the dischargeability of a particular debt under § 523, or other claims in an adversary proceeding which do not affect the estate, may be submitted for approval by the court with notice limited to parties to the adversary proceeding.

(B) Stipulated Judgment Dismissing Objection to Discharge. Dismissal of a claim objecting to discharge under § 727 is governed by LBR 7041-1.