This rule is amended to limit the filing of an adversary
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proceeding cover sheet to those counsel-filed complaints where the Court permits counsel to so file in a format other than through the Case Management/Electronic Case Files System, as governed by the Clerk’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files Policy Statement, CM/ECF Policy 1(C) Waiver. Pro se litigants will continue to file the requisite adversary proceeding cover sheet in paper format. [Change effective 12/1/15.] RULE 7004-2 SUMMONS (A) Issuance: The Clerk shall issue to the plaintiff for service a summons for each party as identified by the plaintiff. (B) Time Limit for Service: If a summons is not timely delivered or mailed within 7 days following issuance of the summons, the party responsible for the original service shall bear the responsibility for issuance of further process. Comments