Local Rule Rule 3020-1: Chapter 11 - Confirmation

Rule 3020-1 Chapter 11 - Confirmation

(a) If there are no objections to the proposed plan, or any objections can be satisfied through negotiation and modification of the plan, and the plan can be confirmed under 11 U.S.C. § 1129(a), the plan proponent shall have at the confirmation hearing any necessary plan amendments, an affidavit signed by the proponent showing compliance with § 1129(a) and a proposed order of confirmation with a copy of the proposed plan and any amendments attached. The proposed order must substantially conform to the applicable bankruptcy form (Director's Form 3150) and must have attached to it a copy of the plan and all amendments thereto.

(b) If there are objections to confirmation, the initial hearing will be preliminary. The parties shall be prepared to discuss confirmation issues, including valuation of property or secured claims, settlement, discovery, other matters appropriate to the circumstances of the case, and the selection of a final hearing date. It shall not be necessary for the parties to provide for the attendance of witnesses.