Local Rule 7004-2: SUMMONS
Bankr. E.D. Tenn. — Civil rule
RULE 7004-2. SUMMONS On the filing of a complaint, the plaintiff must present to the clerk of court for signature and seal a Summons in an Adversary Proceeding, Bankruptcy Form B 2500A, available on the court's website, www.tneb.uscourts.gov. If the summons is in proper form, the clerk will issue the summons to the plaintiff for service. The party or attorney serving the complaint and summons must file a certificate evidencing service, but the failure to do so does not affect the validity of the service. The clerk will issue an alias summons only on request.