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Appellee Election to Proceed in District Court

Updated 11/17/2020

In General

The appellee may elect to have the appeal heard by the United States District Court by filing a statement that substantially confirms to the Official Form 417B within the time prescribed by 28 U.S.C. §158(c)(1)(B).

Form  

Optional Appellee Statement to Election to Proceed in District Court (Official Form 417B)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy or Adversary > Appeals.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Election to Proceed in District Court (Appellee).
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen.
  • Select Party filer.  If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Relate to the appropriate appeal to which this statement applies.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments, 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.