Local Rule RULE 9014-1: CONTESTED MATTERS

RULE 9014-1 CONTESTED MATTERS Unless otherwise provided in an order of the Court, any party wishing to present evidence at a scheduled hearing on a contested matter must file and serve on all parties in interest, pursuant to Local Rule 9007-1, a notice listing: a brief description of the exhibits to be offered; the names of all witnesses intended to be called, including designating as an expert witness any witness who the party shall offer as an expert; a brief description of proposed testimony for each witness; and an estimated length of time to present the evidence and argument. Such notice must be filed no later than seven (7) days after the initial response deadline for the motion, unless otherwise ordered by the court. Upon review of this notice, the Court may schedule a pre-hearing conference and direct any rules governing adversary proceedings to be applied to the matter. Presentation of exhibits is further subject to Local Rule 9017. Failure to comply with this Rule may result in exclusion of the evidence or such other sanction as the Court deems appropriate in the circumstances. See Rule 9017-1 for further obligations regarding evidence.