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RULE 7041-1 DISMISSAL – VOLUNTARY AND FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION

(a) Voluntary Dismissal of a Complaint under § 727. A party seeking dismissal of a complaint objecting to a debtor's discharge under § 727 must file a motion with a notice of hearing in the adversary proceeding. The motion shall be served on the United States Trustee, chapter 7 trustee, and other parties as directed by the Court, with an opportunity to object. The motion must disclose all terms of any agreement made between the plaintiff(s) and the debtor(s) in relation to the litigation and its proposed dismissal.

(b) Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution. At any time, the court may issue an order to show cause why an adversary proceeding should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. If good cause is not shown within the time prescribed by the order to show cause, the court may enter an order of dismissal with or without prejudice, as the court deems proper.