Local Rule Rule 9015-1: JURY DEMAND
Bankr. D.V.I. — General rule
Rule 9015-1 JURY DEMAND A. The party making a jury trial demand shall file the demand with the Clerk and serve all parties in interest. The last date on which a demand for jury trial may be made by any party is fourteen (14) days after: 1. an answer is filed and served to a complaint, cross-claim or counterclaim; or 2. a response to a motion or objection is filed and served.
B. With respect to removed actions, Fed. R. Civ. P. 81 (c) applies.
C. Within thirty (30) days of filing the jury trial demand, the party making the demand shall file with the Clerk and serve on all parties in interest a motion to withdraw the reference to the District Court. All proceedings shall continue in the Bankruptcy Court unless and until an order is entered by the District Court withdrawing the reference.
D. The failure to comply with this LBR shall be deemed to be a waiver of trial by jury in the Bankruptcy Court.