REOPENING CASES

(a)       Contents of Motion. A motion to reopen a case pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 5010 must be in writing and state the name of the Judge to whom the case was assigned at the time it was closed.

(b)       Reference. A motion to reopen a case shall be filed with the Clerk. The Clerk shall refer the motion to the Judge to whom the case was assigned at the time it was closed. If that Judge is no longer sitting, the motion shall be assigned in accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 1073-1.

Comment

           This rule is derived from Former Local Bankruptcy Rule 11