Notice of Removal Case Opening

Notice of Removal Case Opening

Click the Adversary  hyperlink on the CM/ECF Main Menu.

 

1.  The Adversary Events screen displays.

  • Click Open an AP Case  hyperlink.

 

2.   The Case Data screen displays.

  • Change the Complaint option to “n”.
  • Select whom the counsel filing the case is representing, click Next.

 

3.  The Request to Enter Lead Case Number displays.

  • Enter lead case number if applicable; Association type defaults to Adversary. Do not change the default.
  • Click Next.
  • If you did not enter a lead case number, a warning message displays, click OK.

 

4.   The Notice of Removal will be assigned to the same divisional office and Judge based on the lead case number that was entered.

  • If no lead case number was entered, select the appropriate divisional office. Click Next.

 

5.   The SEARCH FOR PLAINTIFF  screen displays.

  • Search for the "Plaintiff" by Last/Business name, SSN or Tax ID. Click Search.
  • Select the party from list or create new party.

 

6.  The PLAINTIFF INFORMATION  screen displays.

  • Enter Role in Bankruptcy Case from pick list.
  • Add yourself as the attorney for the plaintiff.
  • Select  Attorney.

 

7.   The SEARCH FOR ATTORNEY screen displays.

  • Search for your name.  Enter Last Name and/or Bar ID.

Note:  You may need to insert a preceeding 0 in the Bar ID if only five numbers and no match is found.

  • Select attorney name from list.
  • Select Add Attorney. Click Submit.

 

8.   The SEARCH FOR PLAINTIFFS screen reappears.

  • If there are additional plaintiffs continue to add them until they are all part of the case then click End plaintiff selection.

 

9.   The SEARCH FOR DEFENDANT screen displays.

  • Search for the "Defendant" by Last/Business name, SSN or Tax ID. Click Search.

 

10.  The DEFENDANT INFORMATION  screen displays.

  • Enter Role in Bankruptcy Case from pick list.
  • Click Submit.

 

11.  The SEARCH FOR DEFENDANT screen reappears.

  • If there are additional defendants continue to add them until they are all part of the case then click End defendant selection.

 

12.  The STATISTICAL DATA screen appears next.

  • Complete the statistical information.  Select the 01 (Determination of removed claim or cause) nature of suit. 
  • If there are additional nature of suits please select from the appropriate pick list.  Up to five Nature of Suit codes can be entered.
  • Click Next.

 

13.  The Select event screen displays.

  • Select Notice of Removal from the drop-down menu. Click Next.

 

 

14.  Select browse to associate the pdf of the notice of removal only; To add attachments, check the “Y” Attachments to Document radio button, click Next.

  • Select browse and attach the pdf of your attachment. 
  • Select  a document type from the Category drop-down menu, or add a Description. 
  • Click Add to List.
  • Click Next.

 

15. The Fee amount displays.

  • Click Next.

 

16. Review final docket text.

  • Click Next.
  • Submit payment.

The Notice of Removal appears in both the notice of removal and the bankruptcy case (if applicable).

The Court will prepare and enter the "Notice of Status Conference in a Case Removed to Bankruptcy Court” and it will be transmitted electronically via the NEF (Notice of Electronic Filing) to the attorney for the party filing the removal for service on the defendants by mail, in accordance with FRBP 9027.