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Jury Trial

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Local Rule Number: 
Rule 9015-1
9000 Series

(a)      Time to Respond to a Jury Demand. A statement under Bankruptcy Rule 9015(b) consenting to a jury trial conducted by a bankruptcy judge under 28 U.S.C. §157(e) must be filed – either jointly or separately – no later than the latest of:

(1)      14 days after service of a jury demand; and

(2)      if the jury demand is contained in a pleading, the time to serve a responsive pleading.

(b)     Contents of Response. A statement of consent or non-consent under subdivision (a) must state whether the party:

(1)      contends there is no right to a jury trial under applicable law; and

(2)      consents or does not consent to a jury trial conducted by the bankruptcy judge.