Local Rule LBR 9013-1: Proof of Service
Bankr. W.D. Mich. — General rule
LBR 9013-1: Proof of Service
(a) Generally. Every person who serves a document required to be served under the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Local Bankruptcy Rules, other applicable law, or an order of the Court, shall promptly file proof of such service.
(b) Proof of Service on Matrix.
(1) When the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, the Local Bankruptcy Rules, other applicable law, or an order of the Court requires that service be effectuated on the creditor mailing matrix, the serving party shall attach to the certificate of service a copy of the actual creditor mailing matrix maintained by the Court and relied upon for service (the "Matrix").
(2) The Matrix shall be current and dated as of the date reflected on the certificate of service.
(3) The Matrix shall include the date stamp indicating the date on which the Matrix was generated and shall not otherwise be materially modified; provided, however, that the serving party may redact duplicative parties in interest with the same name and address so as to avoid unnecessary expense.
(4) In the event that the certificate of service that attaches the Matrix does not substantially conform to LBR 9013-1, the Clerk is authorized to strike the certificate of service as defective, and in that case shall send a notice to the serving party: (i) advising that the certificate has been stricken; (ii) providing a time within which to cure the defect; and (iii) advising that the certificate will be considered filed as of the date originally filed if it is amended to correct the defect, and filed, within the time prescribed.
(c) Clerk's Role. The Clerk may take other action reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with LBR 9013-1.