Local Rule 1020-1: SMALL BUSINESS CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE
Bankr. E.D. Tex. — General rule
Local Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1020-1. SMALL BUSINESS CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION CASE
(a) Determination of "Small Business Debtor" Status A party seeking to object to a Chapter 11 debtor's statement in its petition regarding whether it meets the definition of a "small business debtor" under §101 (51D) of the Bankruptcy Code shall file a Motion to Determine Small Business Debtor Status. The motion must contain the 14-day negative notice language described in LBR 4001 and shall be served upon the parties designated by LBR 9013(f). A proposed order shall accompany the motion.
(b) Determination of Status of Unsecured Creditors' Committee A party seeking to challenge the effectiveness of an official committee of unsecured creditors appointed under §1102(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code for the purpose of imposing the designation of a "small business debtor" under §101 (51D) shall file a Motion for Determination of Status of Unsecured Creditors' Committee. The motion must contain the 21-day negative notice language described in LBR 9007(a) and shall be served upon the parties designated by LBR 9013(f). A proposed order shall accompany the motion.