Objection/ Response

Objection (Generic)

Official Procedure Last Change December 10, 2021

Objection (Generic)

How to file:

Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Objection

Things to be aware of when filing: This event should not be used if a more specific objection event is available.

General Information

The generic Objection option should only be used where there is no specific Objection category available.

  • This event also allows for the filing of a limited objection (e.g. "We do not objection to this motion provided that these conditions are met.")

Filing requirements 

  • Objection must be signed by the filing party.
  • Separate objections must be filed if objecting to two or more separately filed Motions.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Objection from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. 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.

7. Review information to ensure that you are filing the correct objection. Click Next.

8. Select appropriate radio button to indicate whether the objection is limited (for example, "We do not objection to this motion provided that these conditions are met"). Click Next.

9. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the objection relates and click Next.

Note: Only pending documents are displayed. If the document to which you wish to relate the objection is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

10. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

11. Review information re: Block Scheduling, if shown, and click Next.

12. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

13. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

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.

Objection to Confirmation of Plan or to Motion to Modify Plan

Official Procedure Last Change December 1, 2019

Objection to Confirmation of Plan or to Motion to Modify Plan

How to file:

Location of event:

Plan not confirmed: Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements > Objection to Confirmation of Plan or Objection to Confirmation of Amended Plan

Plan confirmed: Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements > Objection to Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation

General Information

  • If a subsequent Amended Chapter 13 Plan or Motion to Modify Plan is filed, the hearing on a creditor's objection to plan will not be vacated, unless:
    • The creditor withdraws his objection, or
    • an agreed entry/agreed modification, signed by the debtor and objecting creditor (and by the trustee if the trustee so requires) is filed, or
    • a motion to continue the hearing is filed and granted.
  • The trustee should set the hearing on the objection using block scheduling.

Filing requirements 

  • The Objection must be signed by the filing party.
  • The specific concerns with the plan or amended plan should be clearly stated, along with, if possible, the plan language desired.
  • A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Plans & Disclosure Statements.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Non-confirmed cases: Select Objection to Confirmation of Plan or Objection to Confirmation of Amended Plan and click Next.

    Confirmed cases: Select Objection to Motion to Modify Plan Post-Confirmation and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. 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.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check appropriate box next to the Plan, Amended Plan or Motion to Modify to which the objection relates and click Next (this step is skipped if there is only one possible document to which the objection can be related).

Note: Only pending documents are displayed. If the document to which you wish to relate the objection is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

9. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

10. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

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.

Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

Official Procedure Last Change December 29, 2015

Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

How to file:

Location of event: Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous > Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

  • FRBP 4003

General Information

  • This event may be used by a party seeking to file an objection to the debtor's claimed exemptions.
  • When filed by a trustee, the hearing on the objection is block scheduled

Filing requirements 

  • The objection must be signed by the filing party.
  • A Certificate of Service must be included.
  • A proposed order must be uploaded.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Miscellaneous.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. 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.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

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.

10. Upload proposed order.

Reply

Official Procedure Last Change February 25, 2022

Reply

How to file:

Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Reply

 

General Information

This event is used when directed by a national or local rule as well as to respond to an objection. Note that if replying to a Response to Motion for Withdrawal of Reference, that specific event must be used. If replying to a motion for summary judgment or motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b), the Brief event should be used

Filing requirements 

  • The Reply must be signed by the filing party.
  • A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Reply from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. 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.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check box to refer an existing event, click Next.

9. At the category selection screen, click Next.

10. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the Reply relates and click Next.

Note: Only certain categories of documents are displayed.  If the document to which you wish to relate the Reply is not shown, contact the Clerk's office for assistance.

11. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

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.

Response in Support

Official Procedure Last Change March 25, 2022

Response in Support

How to file:

Location of event: Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses > Response in Support

Things to be aware of when filing: This event should not be used to file an objection or limited objection. The Objection event should be used instead.

 

General Information

Filing requirements 

  • The Response must be signed by the filing party.
  • A Certificate of Service must be included.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Objection/Responses.

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select Response in Support from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. 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.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Check box to refer an existing event, click Next.

9. At the category selection screen, click Next.

10. Check appropriate box next to the event to which the Response relates and click Next.

11. Select prefix text, if applicable, and click Next.

12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

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.