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Objection to Claim

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

Parties may object to a claim by filing an objection that substantially conforms to the local form (Objection to Claim). If the local form is not used, Official Form 420B (Notice of Objection to Claim) must be filed and served together with the objection. The objection must give not less than 30 days’ notice of the deadline to respond.

Hearing

Hearing required. Refer to the CHAP Chamber Presets Report for available hearing dates and times. 

Form  

Objection to Claim (H3007)

References

11 U.S.C. §  502; FRBP 3007; LBR 3007-1

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Objection to Claim.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • Select Yes or No at the prompt: Are you using Local Form H3007, a combined Objection to Claim and Notice of Objection to Claim?
  • If Yes, select the appropriate preset.  Make sure it is the same date and time on your form objection.
  • At the prompt, Enter the claim numbers to which you are objecting (e.g., No. 1 or Nos. 4 and 5.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only attorney filing this motion.
  • Select Party filer.  If the party is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments (e.g., Memorandum, Declaration, etc.), 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.

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