Local Rule Rule 1001-1: Scope of Rules

Rule 1001-1. Scope of Rules A. Authority and Citation. These rules are adopted pursuant to Rule 9029 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and General Orders of the District Court (Appendix 1-1 and 1-2) to govern the local practice and procedures before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri. These Rules may be amended or supplemented from time to time by additional orders as the Court deems necessary. Unless otherwise specified, all statutory references are to Title 11, United States Code.

B. Application. These Local Rules shall apply to all cases and proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri. The failure of a party to comply with these rules may result in a ruling adverse to that party, or the imposition of appropriate sanctions.

C. Effective Date. These Rules become effective on TBD. These Rules supersede all previous Rules or General Orders promulgated by this Court or by any Judge of the Court.

D. District Court Rules. Certain provisions of the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri have been incorporated in the Bankruptcy Local Rules. Additional District Court Local Rules may be applied in particular cases at the discretion of the judge.

E. Administrative Procedures Manual. The Clerk of the Court will publish operating procedures for this Court in a procedures manual. The manual will contain local forms, guidelines and instructions incidental to these Rules. (See Appendices 1-3, 1-4, 1-5 and 1-6).

F. Website. The Clerk of Court will maintain Local Rules, Administrative Procedures Manual and local forms on the Official Court website at www.mow.uscourts.gov. (See Appendix 1-3).