Cover Sheet for Adversary Proceeding

Created: December 07, 2012

Updated: August 24, 2018

A complaint and coversheet must be completed when filing an adversary proceeding. DO NOT create a Summons.

Effective Monday, August 27, 2018, per Administrative Order 18-03, a plaintiff in an adversary proceeding must file an Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet, Form G-16, with the adversary complaint.

Things to Remember:

For 523 or 727 complaints make sure to check off the correct box: 

727 FRBP 7001(4) – Objection/Revocation of Discharge

code 41-Objection/ revocation of discharge- §727(c),(d),(e)

Note: Code 41 is the ONLY code to check if you are objecting to the discharge. 727(c) states the trustee, a creditor, or the UST may object to a discharge under subsection (a) of this section.

523 FRBP 7001(6) – Dischargeability

code 66-Dischargeability - §523(a)(1),(14),(14A) priority tax claims

code 62-Dischargeability - §523(a)(2), false pretenses, false representation,actual fraud

code 67-Dischargeability - §523(a)(4), fraud as fiduciary, embezzlement, larceny

code 61-Dischargeability - §523(a)(5), domestic support

code 68-Dischargeability - §523(a)(6), willful and malicious injury

code 63-Dischargeability - §523(a)(8), student loan

code 64-Dischargeability - §523(a)(15), divorce or separation obligation (other than domestic support)

code 65-Dischargeability - other

 

Note: An amended cover sheet will be required if the following do not match the docket: Nature of Suit and Demand Amount

Step-by-Step Procedure

  1. Complete the Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet, Local Form G16 and save as a PDF
  2. Access CM/ECF
  3. Select Adversary>Other
  4. Enter Case Number and click Next

If prompted, select radio button for adversary case number and click Next

  1. Verify Case Number/Name are correct. If notClosed click the Back button and re-enter the case number/If yes
  2. Select Cover Sheet for Adversary Proceeding from the event pick list and click Next
  3. Select Party and click Next
IF THEN
Attorney represents the party Do Not uncheck box
Attorney Does Not represent the party Uncheck Box to remove association

  • Click Next
  1. Attach the document
    • Click Browse button and navigate to locate the document
      View fileClosed       (right-click>select open with adobe to view; click red X in the upper right-hand corner to close view)
    • Click Open and the filename will appear in the browse window
    • Click Next

The Modify Text screen will display.

If applicable, click drop down arrow to select a prefix. The PDF should match the docket entry. If the PDF does not have a prefix, do not select a prefix from the drop down option.

  1. Click Next

The Final Text screen will display.

  1. Verify the accuracy of the docket text. If notClosed click Adversary to start over, If yes
  2. Click Next to submit

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.