Local Rule 7052-1: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

RULE 7052-1 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

(a) Generally. Except as otherwise directed by the court, in all non-jury proceedings, the attorney for each party must prepare and email to chambers or file, as directed by the court, at least 2 days before trial, proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law consistent with the theory of the submitting party and the facts expected to be proved. This rule does not apply to contested matters governed by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9014, unless ordered by the court.

(b) Proposed Findings of Fact. Proposed findings of fact must be concise, direct, recite ultimate rather than mere intermediary evidentiary facts, and be suitable in form and substance for adoption by the court. Each finding of fact should be stated separately.

(c) Proposed Conclusions of Law. Proposed conclusions of law must be stated separately from the proposed findings of fact. Conclusions of law must be concise, direct, and be suitable in form and substance for adoption by the court. Each conclusion of law should be stated separately.