Answer in Opposition to Motion for Leave to Appeal

Official Procedure Last Change March 31, 2016

Answer in Opposition to Motion for Leave to Appeal

How to file:

Location of event: This document must be filed in District Court, not Bankruptcy Court.

  • FRBP 8004(b)(2)

General Information

Full information on the Appeals process

  • If a Motion for Leave to Appeal is filed, the appellee has14 days to file an Answer in Opposition to Motion for Leave to Appeal. The deadline is calculated from the date the Motion was served on parties, not the date it was filed with the court.
  • The Motion for Leave to Appeal will be transmitted to District Court at the end of the 14 day period, regardless of whether or not an Answer in Opposition has been filed.
  • An answer in opposition must be filed in District Court, not Bankruptcy Court.