Notice of Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding

Last Updated:  April 22, 2009

 

Voluntary Dismissals

 

With certain limited exceptions relating to class actions and receiverships, a plaintiff may dismiss an action voluntarily without order of court:

 

(i) by filing a notice of dismissal at any time before service by the adverse party of an answer or of a motion for summary judgment, whichever first occurs, or

 

(ii) by filing a stipulation of dismissal signed by all parties who have appeared in the action.

 

 

Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding to Deny or Revoke Discharge

 

Refer to Local Rule 7041-1 for guidance.

 

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Adversary>Notices]

2. Enter case number and click Next

3. Select Notice of Dismissal of Adversary Proceeding from event pick list

4. Click Next

5. Select Party filing the pleading from the party pick list

6. Click Next

The PDF Document selection page will display.

7. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

8. View file Highlight filename
   Right click on filename
   Select Open
   Review document
   Close window to verify the correct file is being selected

9. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

10. Click Next

The Modify Text page will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.

 

11. Click Next

The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

12. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

13. Click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.