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Chapter 11: MOTIONS: Individuals

2081-2 (#2) - Budget:  MOTIONS; INDIVIDUALS

LBR 2081-1 and LBR 2081-2 provide a procedure for chapter 11 debtors WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS to obtain hearings on important motions within a few days after the chapter 11 case is filed.  These are called "first day motions."  LBR 2081-1 provides a list of common first day motions and checklists of facts to provide when filing specific motions.

One of these motions to authorize use of a budget.  The court provides forms.  See links below 

  • Sometimes the debtor needs a hearing on less than 48 hours of notice.  LBR 9075-1(a) provides the procedure for obtaining an "emergency" hearing date from the judge.
  • Sometimes the debtor needs a hearing but can wait longer than 48 hours.  LBR 9075-1(b) provides the procedure for filing an application for a hearing to be held on shortened notice.  
Section: 
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms
Section Number or LBR Number: 
2081-2 (#2) - Budget