Local Rule B-9006-1: Initial Enlargement of Time

B-9006-1 Initial Enlargement of Time

(a) In any adversary proceeding in which a party wishes to obtain an initial enlargement of time, not exceeding thirty (30) days, within which to file a responsive pleading and in any adversary proceeding or contested matter in which a party wishes to obtain an initial enlargement of time, not exceeding thirty (30) days, within which to file a response to a written request for discovery or request for admission, the party shall contact counsel for the opposing party and solicit opposing counsel's agreement to the extension. In the event opposing counsel does not object to the extension, the party requesting the extension shall document the lack of objection and file notice of the extension. No further filings or action by the court shall be required for the extension.

(b) In the event the opposing party is not represented by counsel or opposing counsel objects to the request for extension, the party seeking the extension shall file a formal request for extension and, unless the opposing party is pro se, shall recite in the request the unsuccessful effort to obtain agreement.

(c) Any motion or notice filed pursuant to this rule shall state the date such response is due and the date to which time is to be enlarged.

HISTORICAL AND REGULATORY NOTES By Order Amending Local Bankruptcy Rules dated July 21, 2006, this rule was amended to delete the requirement to document the lack of objection by letter to opposing counsel.