Local Rule Rule 1015-1: Consolidating or Jointly Administering Cases Pending in the Same District.
Bankr. N.D. Miss. — General rule
Rule 1015-1. Consolidating or Jointly Administering Cases Pending in the Same District.
(b) Jointly Administering Cases Involving Related Debtors; Exemption of Spouses; Protective Orders to Avoid Conflicts of Interest.
A party in interest may file a motion seeking an order of joint administration after notice and opportunity for hearing, upon the filing of a motion for joint administration pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1015, supported by an affidavit, declaration or verification, which establishes that the joint administration of two or more cases pending in the court under title 11 is warranted and will ease the administrative burden for the court and the parties. An order of joint administration entered in accordance with this local rule may be reconsidered upon motion of any party in interest at any time. An order of joint administration under this local rule is for procedural purposes only and shall not cause a substantive consolidation of the respective debtors' estates.