Bankruptcy court · Motions
Motion in a Bankruptcy Case
Requests an order in a bankruptcy case or contested matter.
Filed by: Any party in interest
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Motion in writing stating with particularity the grounds and relief sought (FRBP 9013)
- Notice of the motion and hearing or negative-notice procedure
- Proposed order
- Certificate of service on the parties required by the rules
- Redactions required by FRBP 9037
Governing rules
- FRBP 9013
- FRBP 9014
Check the local rules for
- Negative notice / self-calendaring procedures
- Hearing / notice-of-motion procedure and briefing schedule
- Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders
Applies in federal bankruptcy courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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