Motion by Trustee, or Debtor in Possession, to Approve Compromise or Settlement
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Motion by Trustee, or Debtor in Possession, to Approve Compromise or Settlement Under Rule 9019
Last Updated: July 15, 2021

11 U.S.C.
Fed. R. Bank. P. 9019, 2002(a)(3)

Event: Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Approve Compromise/Settlement - By Trustee or debtor in possession under FRBP 9019

 

Note:  When the settlement relates to an adversary proceeding, the Motion to Approve the Settlement, Notice of Motion, Proof of Service and Proposed Order are filed in the main case. The Stipulation and Order Approving the Stipulation are filed in the Adversary. When filing the Stipulation in the adversary case, please note in the text box that a Motion to Approve was filed in the main case.

Filing Requirements - Main Case

  • Motion to Approve Compromise or Settlement

    Note: The stipulation/agreement may be filed as an attachment to this entry OR filed as a separate event. When filed separately, file the stipulation/agreement first, then refer this motion to the stipulation/agreement. If the stipulation/agreement relates to an Adversary Proceeding, the stipulation/agreement must be filed in the Adversary Case.

  • Notice of Motion giving 21 days to object. Rule 2002(a)(3). Notice is sent to all creditors.

  • Proof of Service

  • Proposed Order Approving Motion (may be filed after the last day to object has expired)

Filing Requirements - Adversary Case

  • Stipulation

  • Proposed Order Approving Stipulation

To File Electronically:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

  3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

  4. Select [Approve Compromise/Settlement - By Trustee or debtor in possession under FRBP 9019] from the event list.

  5. Select the party filer.

  6. Browse to select the Motion (.pdf file).

    Note:  The Motion, Notice of Motion, and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or the Notice, supporting documents (e.g, Proposed Stipulation), and Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

  7. Enter the last day to object (defaults to 21 days; modify if necessary).

    Note:  Remove this date if you are not filing a Notice at this time.

  8. Modify the text as appropriate.

  9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).

    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

  10. Electronically file the Proposed Order. Instructions

  11. Reminder: When the settlement relates to an adversary case, docket the Stipulation and proposed order in the Adversary Case. When filing the Stipulation in the adversary case, note in the text box that a Motion to Approve was filed in the main case.

UPDATES:

07/15/2021  Topic title changed to include "or Debtor in Possession."