Local Rule 7001-1: Adversary Proceedings — General
Bankr. M.D. Tenn. — General rule
7001-1 Adversary Proceedings — General
(a) Turnover of Money or Property. A complaint or motion for turnover of a Motor Vehicle (as defined in LBR 4070-1(b)(1)) shall include as an exhibit Proof of Insurance (as defined in LBR 4070-1(b)(2)).
(b) Emergency Requests for Turnover in Chapter 13 Cases. The court may schedule an emergency preliminary hearing on a request for turnover of a Motor Vehicle or funds of the debtor in a Chapter 13 case if the request (the "Emergency Turnover Request") includes information substantially in compliance with LBR 9075-1.
(1) An Emergency Turnover Request filed before 4:00 P.M. on any Wednesday may be scheduled for expedited preliminary hearing no earlier than Wednesday of the following week.
(2) The attorney for the plaintiff (or the plaintiff, if pro se) shall provide immediate email, telephonic or facsimile notice of the hearing and transmit a copy of the complaint to the defendant, the attorney for the defendant (if known), the debtor, the debtor's attorney and the Chapter 13 trustee by hand delivery, facsimile, overnight courier service or email. The attorney for the plaintiff (or the plaintiff, if pro se) shall promptly file a certificate of service pursuant to LBR 9013-3.