Local Rule RULE 9014-1: Contested Matters
Bankr. E.D. La. — General rule
RULE 9014-1 Contested Matters A. Motions to Continue 1. Motions to continue may be filed ex parte. They must be filed no later than seven (7) days prior to the hearing date and served on all interested parties.
2. Motions to continue trials are discouraged and will only be granted when compelling reasons are shown. For this reason, no party should assume a continuance will be granted, even on joint motion by all parties.
3. The motion must state whether opposing counsel and parties entitled to notice do or do not have an objection or, if the opposing parties have not been contacted, the reasons why contact has not been made.
4. Every motion for continuance based on the absence of a material witness must be accompanied by an affidavit that sets forth the efforts made to procure attendance and the facts expected to be proven by the witness.
B. Hearings 1. Upon first addressing the court at a trial or hearing, counsel must announce his/her name and the name of the party or parties he/she represents.
2. Except with leave of court, only one (1) counsel for each separate interest may conduct a) the examination of or urge objections with respect to the testimony of any one (1) witness; or b) present argument.
3. Telephonic participation at trial or hearing may be allowed under the procedures set forth in the Section A Procedures and Section B Procedures.