Withdrawing a Proof of Claim; Effect on a Plan

(a) NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL; LIMITATIONS. A creditor may with- draw a proof of claim by filing a notice of withdrawal. But unless the court orders otherwise after notice and a hearing, a creditor may not withdraw a proof of claim if: (1) an objection to it has been filed; (2) a complaint has been filed against the creditor in an ad- versary proceeding; or (3) the creditor has accepted or rejected the plan or has par- ticipated significantly in the case. (b) NOTICE OF THE HEARING; ORDER PERMITTING WITHDRAWAL. No- tice of the hearing must be served on: • the trustee or debtor in possession; and • any creditors’ committee elected under § 705(a) or ap- pointed under § 1102. The court’s order permitting a creditor to withdraw a proof of claim may contain any terms and conditions the court considers proper. (c) EFFECT OF WITHDRAWING A PROOF OF CLAIM. Unless the court orders otherwise, an authorized withdrawal constitutes with- drawal of any related acceptance or rejection of a plan. (As amended Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)