Motion to Approve Settlement

A party may seek court approval of a settlement or stipulation by filing and serving on all creditors a motion pursuant to LBR 9013-1(c). If the motion concerns settlement of an adversary proceeding, the motion and notice must be entered on the docket in the bankruptcy case.

Hearing

Hearing required. Refer to the CHAP Chamber Presets Report for available hearing dates and times. File a separate notice of hearing with the preset hearing information.

References

FRBP 9019; LBR 9019-1(a)

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Select Bankruptcy or Adversary >Motions.
• Enter Case Number.
• Select Approve Settlement (Motion).
• Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
• Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only attorney filing this motion.
• Select Party filer. If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
• The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red .
• Modify docket text to describe attachments (e.g., Memorandum, Declaration, etc.), if appropriate.
• Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
• The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.