Local Rule Rule 2004-1: Motion to Examine Under F.R.Bankr.P. 2004
Bankr. E.D. Mich. — General rule
Rule 2004-1 Motion to Examine Under F.R.Bankr.P. 2004
(a) Motion to Examine the Debtor. Any person who seeks to examine the debtor under F.R.Bankr.P. 2004 must contact the debtor's attorney to arrange a mutually convenient date, time and place before filing a motion. If agreed, a stipulation for an order must be filed, stating the date, time and place for the examination, and the documents to be produced. If the debtor's attorney does not agree, after the requesting party has made all reasonable efforts, a motion for examination of the debtor may be filed under Local Rule 9014-1, stating specifically the efforts that were made, the proposed date, time and place of the examination, and the documents sought.
(b) Motion to Examine Any Other Person. Any other motion under F.R.Bankr.P. 2004 must be filed under Local Rule 9014-1. The moving party must serve the motion on the party proposed to be examined.