MOTION TO SELL

 

This event is programmed in CM/ECF to automatically transmit statistical information to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts pursuant to statutory mandates of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA).  Please be sure this is the most appropriate event for the pleading you are filing. 

 

See also, Forms gray_right.gif Local Recommended Forms - Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property.

 

 

STEP 1           Click on Bankruptcy

 

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

 

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

 

STEP 4           Select Sell from drop down list; click [NEXT]

 

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

 

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

 

TIP - If you selected Add/Create New Party, a Search screen and a Party Information screen will follow.  You MUST select a Role Type from the drop down menu on the Party Information screen.

 

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to place a check in the box to create an association.  Failure to place a check in the box results in the e:filer NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

 

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

 

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

 

STEP 8          Enter Property for Sale in the variable box;

 

Place a check in the appropriate radio button, Is Motion for Sale of Property Under Rule 3004; click [NEXT]

 

STEP 9          A Hearing Information screen displays.  Use the Click Here link to find the judge's hearing dates.  Enter a date, time and location; click [NEXT]

 

STEP 10        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

 

STEP 11        Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

 

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

 

Motion to Sell [free text] filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty) 

 

STEP 12        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.