Local Rule 1073-1: ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
Bankr. E.D.N.C. — General rule
Rule 1073-1 ASSIGNMENT OF CASES
(a) In accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 1071-1, the clerk shall assign all cases and proceedings to a division when the action is filed or removed. The place of filing shall be determined by the debtor's domicile, residence, principal place of business or location of the debtor's principal assets immediately preceding the filing of the bankruptcy case. In cases involving an affiliate, a general partner or partnership, related cases may be filed in the division where the original case was filed.
(b) In adversary proceedings in which there is no bankruptcy case pending in this district, the division will be assigned at the discretion of the clerk. The decision of the clerk to assign a case or proceeding to a particular division may be reviewed by the court upon written request.