Local Rule Rule 9004-1: The Caption and Filing of Papers
Bankr. E.D. Mich. — General rule
Rule 9004-1 The Caption and Filing of Papers
(a) Caption. The caption on a paper must substantially conform to the applicable official form (if any) and must also state: (1) the chapter number under which the petition is pending; (2) the judge to whom the case is assigned; (3) a concise statement of the nature of the document and: (A) for a motion, identification of the movant and specific relief sought; and (B) for a response, identification of the respondent and the title of the motion to which the response is directed, including the name of the movant and the specific relief sought.
(b) Paper Filings. When a Paper Filing is filed with the clerk of the court, such filing may only be made in accordance with the ECF Procedures. The paper, other than a proof of claim, may use only one side of a page and under the signature line must state any attorney's name, mailing address and telephone number and the name of the client. The pages, excluding exhibits, must be numbered.
(c) Use of Forms. The use of a form pleading that contains extraneous factual allegations or legal arguments not applicable to the matter before the court may subject the individual who submits it to sanctions under F.R.Bankr.P. 9011. Factual allegations in pleadings must be made with the proper respect for the applicable rules regarding relevance, specificity and accuracy.