REFERENCE GUIDE FOR NOTICING APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS*                      

BANKRUPTCY MOTIONS

 

Under Default Procedure

Under Conventional Procedure

 

Motion or Application

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

Code or Rule Cited

Abandon

Default procedure available for
Trustees only.

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 554;
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6007(a)

Abandon (Compel Trustee)

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21

11

3

14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6007(b)

Abstention

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5011, 9014

Accelerate Chapter 11 Confirmation

Discretionary, no notice or hearing required.

Vt. LBR 3017-2

Accounting

 

 

 

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14

Vt. LBR 9013-2

Adequate Protection

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21

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 361

Adjournment

For good cause only. May be obtained without notice or hearing if all parties consent.

Vt. LBR 5071-1, 9011-4(f),(g), 9013-1(f)

Administrative Expenses

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 503(b)

Allow Claims

 

 

 

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Vt. LBR 9013-2

Allow Payment Arrearages

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

 

Amend (Motion to)

 

 

 

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Vt. LBR 9013-2

Appear pro hac vice

No notice or hearing required.

Vt LBR 2090-1; USDC-VT LR 83.2(b)

Application (Generic)

 

 

 

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14

Vt. LBR 9013-2

Appoint Creditors' Committee

 

 

 

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2007,
Vt. LBR 2003-2

Appoint Examiner

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(f), 9014;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Appoint Trustee

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9006(f), 9014;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Approve Compromise and Settlement

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28

18

3

21

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, 9019

Assume/Reject

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7

21

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 365

Authority to Obtain Credit Under Sec.364

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21

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14

11 U.S.C. Sec. 364(b), (c), (d)

Avoid Lien

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 522(f)

Borrow

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 364(b), (c), (d)

Certification to Court of Appeals

Notice and hearing issues will be determined by Court of Appeals.

28 U.S.C. Sec. 158(d)(2)

Change Venue

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28 U.S.C. Sec. 1412

Compel**

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 542

Compensation (Application) in excess of $1000

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18

3

21

11 U.S.C. Sec. 330, 331
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(a)(6)

Compensation (Application) less than
$1000

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 330, 331;
Vt. LBR 2016-1(b)

 

Conditional Use of Cash Collateral

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14

11 U.S.C. Sec.363(c)(2);
Vt. LBR 4001-2, 9013-2

Consolidate (Substantively)

 

 

 

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Vt. LBR 1015-1, 9013-2

Contempt

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9020

Continue Hearing

For good cause only; may be obtained without notice or hearing, if all parties consent.

Vt. LBR 5071-1, 9011-4(f),(g),
9013-2(f),(g)

Continue Utility Service

See: Vt. LBR 9075-1

 

Convert Case 7 to 11 (fee)

See: "Reference Guide for Conversions and Dismissals"

11 U.S.C. Sec. 706; Vt. LBR 1017-2(a)

Convert Case to 12

See: "Reference Guide for Conversions and Dismissals"

11 U.S.C. Sec. 706; Vt. LBR 1017-2(a)

Convert Case to 13

See: "Reference Guide for Conversions and Dismissals"

11 U.S.C. Sec. 706; Vt. LBR 1017-2(a)

Convert Case to 7 (fee)

See: "Reference Guide for Conversions and Dismissals"

11 U.S.C. Sec. 706; Vt. LBR 1017-2(a)

Damages for Creditor Misconduct

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

 

Deposit Funds into Court Registry

On application, no notice or hearing required.

 

Deposit Unclaimed Funds (Applic.)

On application, no notice or hearing required.

 

Determine Tax Liability

 

 

 

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 505

Dismiss Case

See: "Reference Guide for Conversions and Dismissals."

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(a)(4)

Disallow or Modify a Claim

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37

23

7

30

11 U.S.C. Sec. 502(b);
Fed. R. Bankr. P.3007

Dismiss Involuntary Petition

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set

 

Disqualification of Judge

Court will set hearing, if necessary.

28 U.S. C. Sec. 455;
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5004

Employ (Application)

On application; no hearing required; on 14 days' notice to Office of U.S. Trustee.

Vt. LBR 2014-1

Entry of Discharge

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21

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14

Vt.LBR 4004-1, 4004-2

Examination

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Vt. LBR 2014-1(b)

Expedite Hearing

See: Vt. LBR 9075-1

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2004;
Vt. LBR 9013-1(h)

Extend CM/ECF Training Deadline

Without notice or hearing.

 

Extend Exclusivity Period

 

 

 

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14

Vt. LBR 9013-2

Extend Plan Payments

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(a)(5);
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Extend Time

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Vt. LBR 9013-2

Extend Time to File Schedules

No notice or hearing required; may require consents.

Vt. LBR 4002-1(d)(1)

 

 

Under Default Procedure

Under Conventional Procedure

 

Motion or Application

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

 Code or Rule Cited

File Under Seal

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary. Documents to be filed under seal should not be filed electronically.

Vt. LBR 5003-4

Final Decree

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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3022

Hardship Discharge

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11

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11 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1228(b), 1328(b);
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Impose/Extend Automatic Stay

Movant is to contact Courtroom Deputy to schedule evidentiary hearing with 7 days' notice. Hearing must be within 30 days of filing of petition.

11 U.S.C. Sec. 362(c)(3), (4);
Vt. LBR 4001-3, 9014-1(e)

Joint Administration

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1015;
Vt. LBR 1015-1, 9013-2

Lease of Property

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 363(b)(1);
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Leave to Appeal

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will forward to District Court.

 

Limit Notice

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9007

Miscellaneous Relief

 

 

 

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Vt. LBR 9013-1

Modify Plan
(NOTE: Default Procedure for plan
modifications not available in Chapter 11)

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3

20

11 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1229, 1329;
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, 3019;
Vt. LBR 3015-4, 9013-2

Objection to Claim

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37

23

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30

11 U.S.C. Sec. 502(b);
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5003

Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4003(b)

Pay Filing Fee in Installments (Applic.)

Without notice or hearing.

 

Prohibit Use Cash Collateral

 

 

 

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4

 

Quash

Refer to Vt. LBR 9075-1 if matter is an emergency, otherwise total of 14 days for notice of hearing. Responses are due no later than 3 days before the hearing.

Reaffirmation

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Vt. LBR 4008-1, 9013-2

  

 

Under Default Procedure

Under Conventional Procedure

 

Motion or Application

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

 Code or Rule Cited

Reconsider

Non-Routine: Court will set hearing if necessary.

Vt. LBR 9023-1, 9024-1

Redeem

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Vt. LBR 6008-1

Relief From Stay (fee)

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 362(d);
Vt. LBR 4001-1, 9013-2

Remand

 

 

 

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Fed. R. Bank. P. 9027

Remove Professional

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

 

Remove Trustee

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

 

Reopen Chapter 11 Case

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21

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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Reopen Chapter 12 Case

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Reopen Chapter 13 Case

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11

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Reopen Chapter 7 Case

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14

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 5010;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Sale of Property under Sec. 363(b)

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 363(b)(1);
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Sanctions

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

28 U.S.C. Sec. 1927;
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9011(c);
Vt. LBR 4071-1, 9011-3, 9013-2

Sell

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11 U.S.C. Sec.363(b)(1); Vt. LBR 9013-2

Sell Property Fee and Clear of Liens

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 363;
Vt. LBR 9013-2

Set Hearing

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Vt. LBR 9013-2

Sever Case

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set hearing if necessary.

Vt. LBR 9013-2

Shorten Time

No notice or hearing required; may require consents.

Vt. LBR 9011-4(f), (g), 9013-1(f), (h)

Stay Pending Appeal***

Refer to Vt. LBR 9075-1 if matter is an emergency, otherwise total of 14 days for notice of hearing. Responses are due no later than 3 days before the hearing.

 

 

Under Default Procedure

Under Conventional Procedure

 

Motion or Application

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

Days to
Response
Deadline

Days between

 response deadline

 and hearing*

Total Days
to Hearing

 Code or Rule Cited

Strike

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will set
hearing if necessary.

 

Substitute Attorney****

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11

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Vt. LBR 2091-1

Transfer Case

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11

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28 U.S.C. Sec. 1412

Turnover*** (Found only under Trustee menu)

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11

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11 U.S.C. Sec. 542;
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7001

Use Cash Collateral***

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11

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11 U.S.C. Sec.363(c)(2);
Vt. LBR 4001-2, 9013-2

Vacate Discharge

See: Vt. LBR 4008-1(h)(1) & (2)

Vt.LBR 4008-1(h)

Vacate Order

Non-Routine: Court will set hearing if necessary. Where appropriate,
Court may process without waiting for response time (e.g., error or
omission in an order).

But see: Vt. LBR 4008-1(g)(1) and (2)

Wage Assignment Order

No notice or hearing required.

 

Waive Appearance at Sec. 341 Meeting

No notice or hearing required; good cause and consent of trustee
required.

Vt. LBR 2003-1, 4002-1(d)(1),
9011-4(f),(g)

Waive Consumer Credit Counseling under
11 U.S.C. Sec.109(h)(4)

Court will set hearing, if necessary.

 

Waive Financial Management Course

Court will set hearing, if necessary.

 

Waiver of Chapter 7 Filing Fee (Applic.)

Court will set hearing, if necessary.

Vt. LBR 50081-1(e)

Withdraw as Attorney *****

 

 

 

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Vt. LBR 2091-1

Withdrawal of Reference (fee)

Non-Routine: opposing parties have 14 days to respond. Any reply
memoranda must be filed within 7 days of the response. Court will
forward to U.S. District Court when response time has expired.

28 U.S.C. Sec. 157

* For time periods less than 8 days, count only business days. For time periods equal to or greater than 8 days, count calendar days.

** To compel the Trustee to abandon property, use the event "Abandon (Compel Trustee)".

*** Please refer to Vt. LBR 9075-1.

**** An attorney who has appeared as an attorney of record for a debtor may withdraw only upon order of the Court. No Order of Withdrawal will be issued without a hearing. No order of withdrawal will be issued without a hearing, except the Court, in its sole discretion, may waive the hearing upon receipt of a written stipulation of withdrawal signed by both the attorney and debtor. An order granting withdrawal of debtor's attorney shall be served on all other parties in the case and/or proceeding as set forth in Vt. LBR 2091-1(c).