Local Rule 9029-1: LOCAL RULES

RULE 9029-1. LOCAL RULES.

(a) Making and Amending these Rules. These Rules may be made and amended by action of the Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9029.

(b) Matters Not Covered by These Rules.

(1) Consistent Practice. In any matter not covered by these Rules, the Court may regulate practice in any manner that is not inconsistent with either the Bankruptcy Rules or the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

(2) Suspension of Rules. The Court may, sua sponte or on the motion of any party, change or suspend any of these Rules in the interest of justice.

(3) Good Cause. A party seeking a waiver of these Rules must file a motion showing good cause and specifying the scope of the waiver sought on notice to all parties in interest in the case or proceeding who would be affected by such waiver.

(c) Standing Orders. Standing orders may be issued by the Court to keep these Rules current and are available on the Court's website. Standing Orders issued prior to the effective date of these Rules are superseded by these Rules, except as set forth in Appendix X to these Rules.