Local Rule LBR 1015-1: Joint Administration and Consolidation
Bankr. D.P.R. — General rule
Rule 1015-1 Joint Administration and Consolidation
(a) Specify Action. A motion filed for this purpose must specify whether the request is for joint administration or substantive consolidation of the cases.
(b) Joint Administration. A motion for joint administration is deemed to include all administrative activities of the case, unless the movant specifies that it will only apply to limited activity, and identifies that activity. Separate dockets will be maintained in each case.
(c) Substantive Consolidation. After a motion for substantive consolidation is granted, the lead case will be the oldest case, unless otherwise ordered by the court. The debtor must file consolidated schedules and a consolidated creditor mailing matrix within fourteen (14) days from the date of the order granting the motion.
(d) Service of Motion. A motion for consolidation of cases must be served on all parties in interest.