Bankruptcy court · Appeals
Bankruptcy Notice of Appeal
Appeals a bankruptcy court judgment or order to the district court or bankruptcy appellate panel.
Filed by: Appellant
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
- Notice on Official Form 417A, with the judgment or order attached (FRBP 8003(a)(3))
- Filing fee
- Statement of election to have the district court hear the appeal, if applicable (FRBP 8005)
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within 14 days after entry of the judgment, order or decree (FRBP 8002(a)(1)).
Governing rules
- 28 U.S.C. § 158
- FRBP 8002
- FRBP 8003
- Official Form 417A
Check the local rules for
- Whether the circuit has a bankruptcy appellate panel
Applies in federal bankruptcy courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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