Motions for Enlargement of Time

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine

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

Rule: 9006-1

Jurisdiction: DMEB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. D. Me. R. 9006-1

(a) Generally. A motion for enlargement of time shall state: (1) the date of the existing deadline; (2) whether previous enlargements have been granted, including the length of any previous enlargement; (3) whether interested parties agree to the enlargement; and (4) the grounds demonstrating cause for the requested enlargement. (b) Schedules. A motion for enlargement of the time to file schedules shall include the date and time set for the meeting of creditors, if it has been scheduled.

If the motion seeks an extension beyond the date set for the meeting of creditors, the movant shall demonstrate extraordinary circumstances establishing cause for that enlargement.

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