Local Rule LR 9.04 / LR 7004-2: Summons and Service of Process
Bankr. S.D. W.Va. — General rule
Persons filing complaints to initiate adversary proceedings shall complete, at or before the time of filing, a sufficient number of summons (Form BOF26) for service on all defendants by inserting the following: (1) "Southern District of West Virginia"
(2) Style of case and adversary proceeding
(3) Name and address of counsel for the plaintiff Cross reference See generally, Part VII, Bankruptcy Rules Appendix G-1 and G-2 The summons is issued by the Clerk and transmitted to counsel for the plaintiff for service on the defendant(s). The summons and complaint must be served within ten (10) days after the date of issuance by the Clerk.
Upon service of the summons and complaint, counsel shall file a certificate of service with the Court reflecting service on all parties to the action.
Cross reference Bankruptcy Rule 7004 Local Rule 2.08