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Open AP Case
Last Updated: June 24, 2005
An Adversary is a lawsuit arising in or related to a bankruptcy case. It is commenced by filing a complaint with the court.
Step-by-Step Procedures:
To File Electronically
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In CM/ECF, Select [Adversary].
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Select [Open an AP Case].
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Enter Lead Case Number.
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Case assignment appears next.
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Search for a Party screen:
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Party Information screen:
This screen appears for selected name or creating new party.
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Select the “Attorney” button and search by last name of attorney representing plaintiff.
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Repeat steps for each plaintiff and defendant.
Note: When entering defendant(s), do not enter attorney for defendant(s) at this time. Change pro se field to yes.
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Case Information Screen:
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Select Party Code.
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Select only one nature of suit (ALWAYS select 727 objection to discharge if it is one of the suits).
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Origin-default “original proceeding.”
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Transfer date (court function).
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Rule 23 (class action) - default “n.”
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Jury demand (default none) .
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Enter dollar demand to the nearest thousand (e.g. enter 5 for $5,000).
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to Select the Complaint (pdf file).
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The filing fee exceptions screen appears. Leave the Fee box blank if any of the 3 special cases apply to you..
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The trustee fee option screen appears. Follow the instructions for Trustees/ DIP's on the screen
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Click [Next]
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Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
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11 U.S.C.:
FRBP:7000-7087
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