Local Rule RULE 1001-1: Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title

RULE 1001-1 Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title A. Defined Terms. Definitions can be found in Local Rule 9001-1.

B. These Local Rules will be known as the "Uniform Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana." The Local Rules may be cited as "L.R. _____" or "Local Rule _____."

C. These Local Rules govern proceedings in the Court in accordance with section 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and FRBP 9029. The application of these Local Rules may be modified by General Order of the Court. A section of the court may modify the application of these Local Rules in any given case or proceeding in the interest of justice or generally through a Standing Order.

D. These Local Rules will be effective as of May 1, 2013.

E. All Local Rules issued by the Court prior to the Effective Date are repealed. The repeal of any prior rule will not affect any act done pursuant to, or obviate any act required by, any prior Local Rule. These Local Rules govern all cases filed on and after the Effective Date. They also apply to cases and proceedings pending on the Effective Date, except to the extent that the court finds they would not be feasible or would work an injustice.

F. Nothing in these Local Rules precludes the Court or sections of the Court from entering General, Administrative, or Standing Orders or guidelines to supplement these Rules.

G. The Court, by Standing or General Order, may adopt Local Rules Forms ("Local Forms") for stated purposes. Local Forms must be used in their given format and with prescribed content unless deviations are separately identified by bold faced, 12-point type.