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Rule 9006-1 TIME FOR SERVICE AND FILING OF MOTIONS AND ANSWERING PAPERS

(a) Motions.

Unless otherwise provided by these rules or the Bankruptcy Rules:

(i) all motion papers shall be served at least 14 days before the hearing date;

(ii) any answering papers shall be served so as to be received at least 7 days before the hearing date;

(iii) any reply papers shall be served and filed at least 3 days prior to the hearing date.

Untimely papers may not be considered by the Court. Any party filing papers with the Court within 3 days prior to a hearing date shall contact chambers to advise that such papers have been filed.

(b) Time for Filing with Clerk.

All motions and answering papers (except reply papers as provided in subdivision (a) of this rule) shall be filed no later than the day after the date of service.

(c) Extra Time for Service.

If papers are served by first-class mail, an additional 3 days shall be added to the minimum service requirement. If papers are served by overnight mail or courier, an additional day shall be added to the minimum service requirement.

CROSS-REFERENCES: E.D.N.Y. LBR 5005-1, 7007-1, 9013-1 REFERENCE: Bankruptcy Rule 2002