Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2019
Answer to Involuntary Petition
How to file: Location of event: Bankruptcy > File Involuntary Bankruptcy Case & Pleadings > File Pleadings in Involuntary Case > Involuntary Answer |
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General Information
Filing requirements
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Log into CM/ECF.
2. Select Bankruptcy > File Involuntary Bankruptcy Case & Pleadings > File Pleadings in Involuntary Case.
3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.
4. Select Involuntary Answer from the event list and click Next.
5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.
Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.
6. Browse to attach the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.
7. Select the Involuntary Petition to which the answer relates and click Next.
8. If applicable, select prefix text and/or insert text in text field, then click Next.
9. Verify final docket text. If correct, click Next to submit.
Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.