Objections to Claims

(a) Content of Objection. An objection to the allowance of a claim shall identify the objector, the claims register number of the proof of claim objected to, the name of the claimant, the amount claimed, and the basis of the objection. (b) Scheduling of Hearing. Prior to the filing of an objection, the objector shall obtain a hearing date in the manner provided in L.B.R. 5070-1.

(c) Documents Filed and Served with Objection. The following documents shall be filed and served with the objection: -29- (1) unless an omnibus objection is filed, a copy of the claim to which the objection is made, including all exhibits or attachments relevant to the objection; (2) a proposed form of order which, if entered by the court, would grant the relief sought by the objection; and (3) a notice of the filing of the objection and the hearing date substantially in the form of L.B.F. 3007-1. (d) Continuance of the Hearing. Unless the court, for cause, orders otherwise, if the claimant fails to notify the objector in writing at least 7 days before the hearing date of the claimant’s intent to contest the objection, upon request, the objector is entitled to a continuance of the hearing at its first listing.

(e) Service and Deadline for Service. The objection and documents listed in subdivision (c) shall be served as required under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3007(a) on the debtor, the claimant, and the trustee at least 30 days before the hearing date. (f) Certification of Service. The objector shall file a certification of service as required by L.B.R. 9014-4.

(g) No Response Required. No response is required to an objection to the allowance of a claim.