Local Rule 7054-1: COSTS

RULE 7054-1 COSTS

(A) Taxation Generally: Costs shall be taxed as provided by law in all actions in this Court and, if not otherwise provided by law, in accordance with these Local Bankruptcy Rules.

(B) Payment in Advance: All fees and costs due the Clerk in adversary proceedings shall be paid in advance except:

(1) in actions brought on behalf of seamen;

(2) where a party has been authorized to proceed in forma pauperis; or

(3) where a party is otherwise exempt by law, such as the debtor (other than a debtor in possession) in a chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 case, the United States, or in a proceeding where the United States trustee, acting as trustee, or a trustee in a case under title 11 is the plaintiff, the filing fee shall be payable only from the estate and to the extent there are funds in the estate.

(C) RESERVED

(D) Bonds and Security for Costs: No bond or security for costs shall be required of parties instituting adversary proceedings, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

(E) Clerk to Tax: The Clerk may tax costs in an adversary proceeding as provided by FRBP 7054(b).

Comments 7054-1 Stylistic changes have been made to the text of the Rule. [Changes effective 12/01/09.]