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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6009

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Rule 6009 Right of the Trustee or Debtor in Possession to Prosecute and Defend Proceedings

COLLECTING AND LIQUIDATING THE ESTATE

Rule Text

With or without court approval, the trustee or debtor in possession may:

(a) prosecute—or appear in and defend—any pending action or proceeding by or against the debtor; or

(b) commence and prosecute in any tribunal an action or proceeding on the estate’s behalf.

(As amended Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)