Local Rule 78.3: Review of Matter in Bankruptcy
D. Mont. — Civil rule
78.3 Review of Matter in Bankruptcy
(a) Objections Under 28 U.S.C. § 157.
(1) Objections to a bankruptcy judge's proposed findings and conclusions or other ruling subject to de novo review under 28 U.S.C. § 157 must be filed within 14 days of the ruling. A response may be filed within 14 days of the objection's filing. Objection and response are limited to 6500 words. A reply is not permitted.
(2) An objecting party must itemize:
(A) each factual finding of the bankruptcy judge to which objection is made, identifying the evidence in the record the party relies on to contradict that finding; and
(B) each conclusion of the bankruptcy judge to which objection is made, setting forth the authority the party relies on to contradict that conclusion.
(b) Appeals under 28 U.S.C. § 158. Practice in appeals to the District Court under 28 U.S.C. § 158 is governed by Part VIII of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.