Local Rule 9013-1: Filing Motions and Objections to Motions

L.R. 9013-1 – Filing Motions and Objections to Motions. A. Separate Motions and Objections. Every application, motion, or other request for an order from the Court, including motions initiating contested matters, shall be filed separately, except as provided in Rule 4001-2 of these Rules. Applications, motions and other requests shall state with particularity the order or relief sought, and shall contain a short and plain statement concerning the factual basis or grounds for the motion. Objections to separately filed motions must also be filed separately.

B. Stay Relief or Adequate Protection Motions. Motions seeking relief from the automatic stay or adequate protection may not be joined with any other objections or request for relief, except as provided in Rule 4001-2 of these Rules.

C. Content of Objections. Objections to any motion, application, or request shall contain a short, plain statement concerning the factual or legal basis for the objections. The failure to state a sufficient legal or factual basis for the objection may result in the objection being overruled without a hearing.

D. Duty to Confer. If a motion is contested, the movant shall confer with the respondent prior to the hearing to determine whether a consent order may be entered disposing of the motion, or in the alternative, to stipulate to as many facts and issues as possible.