Motion for Extension of Time to Plead

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule Set: Local Bankruptcy Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule: 7007-1

Jurisdiction: EDLAB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. E.D. La. R. 7007-1

Upon certification by a moving party that there has been no previous extension of time to plead and that the opposing party has not filed an objection to an extension of time, then by an ex parte motion and order, the court will allow one extension for a period of twenty-one (21) days from the time the pleading would otherwise be due. Further extensions will not be granted by stipulation, but only by motion to the court and for good cause shown.

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