Local Rule RULE 9019-1: MOTIONS TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OR SETTLEMENT

RULE 9019-1 MOTIONS TO APPROVE COMPROMISE OR SETTLEMENT

(a) A motion to compromise a controversy must be filed in the main bankruptcy case and must include a list of any adversary proceedings involved, include the material terms of the settlement, and must state how each adversary will be affected. The movant shall include a copies of the signed settlement documents with the motion filed in the main bankruptcy case.

(b) At the same time as the motion referenced in subpart (a) is filed, the movant must file a Notice of Pending Settlement in each affected adversary proceeding. If the motion is granted in the main bankruptcy case, parties to the adversary proceeding are still required to file an agreed order of dismissal, consent judgment, or other document resolving the adversary proceeding.

(c) All deadlines and other obligations in an adversary proceeding affected by a motion to compromise will remain in effect until the Court orders otherwise.