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LOCAL RULE 9014-1: OBJECTIONS When any document requires a party in interest to file an objection, return, or response to the document within a specified time, 1 the following applies:

a. The objection must be in writing and properly captioned in accordance with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9004 and set forth with particularity the reasons for opposition, citing applicable statutes, rules and controlling case law. The parties may be limited to arguing the matters raised in the objection.

b. If no objection is filed within the applicable time period, or any objection is withdrawn or resolved, the Court may grant the movant relief without further hearing.

c. Absent Court approval, no extension of the time permitted to respond to any motion, objection, or other contested matter is effective.

Notes:

(2023) Former paragraphs (b) and (c) were superfluous and removed as duplicative of or in conflict with the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedures, and/or provisions in standard orders or notices.

1 See SC LBR 9013-4 for deadlines to object to self-scheduled matters.