Notice of Removal of Case

CSD B1040

Local Rule #

Federal Rule #

Category:  Open an AP/MP Case

An Adversary Removal removes an existing case from a State or District Court to the Southern District of California Bankruptcy Court.

Using the Open an AP/MP Case option allows you to enter case data screen-by-screen. Once the adversary removal case is opened, the system will automatically assign an adversary case number.

Below are screen instructions on how to open and attach the Notice of Removal and Adversary Cover Sheet (B1040) (PDF file). Use the Cover Sheet as your guide to enter ECF data.  Check the hyperlinks for more helpful information

1. Select Adversary.

2. Select Open an AP/MP Case.

   • Select "n" in the Complaint field.

   • Select plaintiff or defendant in "Counsel for" field.

3. Add associated case.

   • Enter related California Southern (CASB) bankruptcy case. Do not add judges initials nor chapter number.

   • • If the bankruptcy case is closed, the following message will appear and you will not be allowed to open the Adversary Removal case. "WARNING! 00-000 is closed.  Refer to Local Rule 5010 on reopening case."

   • IF NOT a CASB (California Southern Bankruptcy) case number, DO NOT ADD Related Case Number.

   • • Click "OK" on Warning: related case not entered.

4. Submit.

5. Are you lead attorney?  Select yes or no.

6. Search for Plaintiff screen.

   • Enter social security number, tax identification number, last name or business name.

   • • From the Party Search Results screen

     • • Plaintiff name appears.

         Plaintiff Information screen

         • Click "Select name from list" button.

         • Verify  for correct information.

         • • Modify appropriate fields, if applicable.

         • Select the plaintiff's Role in Bankruptcy Case from the drop down list.

         • Select Review button to verify filling attorney appears under Attorneys added, if attorney for plaintiff

         • Select Return to Party Screen

         • Verify once more for correct party information

         • Select Submit button

         Search for a plaintiff screen

         • Repeat these steps to add additional plaintiffs.

         • Select End plaintiff selection to Search for a defendant

       • Plaintiff names does not appear

         Plaintiff Information screen

         • Click "Create new party" button.

         • Complete all appropriate fields for the new party (see adversary cover sheet for information.)

         • Select the plaintiff's Role in Bankruptcy Case from the drop-down list.

         • Select Review button to verify filling attorney appears under Attorneys added, if attorney for plaintiff

         • Select Return to Party Screen

         • Verify once more for correct party information

         • Select Submit button

         Search for a plaintiff screen

         • Repeat these steps to add additional plaintiffs.

         • Select End plaintiff selection to Search for a defendant

     • Verify Plaintiff information and submit.

     • Repeat these steps to add additional plaintiff(s) or

     • • Select End plaintiff selection.

7. Search for Defendant screen.

   • Enter social security number, tax identification number, last name or business name.

   • • From the Party Search Results screen

     • • Defendant name appears.

         Defendant Information screen

         • Click "Select name from list."

         • Verify for correct party information

         • Select the defendant's Role in Bankruptcy Case from the drop-down list.

         • Select add attorney only if filing attorney is attorney for Defendant.

         • Select Submit button

         Search for a defendant screen

         • Repeat these steps to add additional defendant(s) or

         • Select End defendant selection

       • Defendant name does not appear.

         • Defendant Information screen

           • Click "Create new party"

           • Complete all appropriate fields for the new party (see adversary cover sheet for information.)

           • Select the defendant's Role in Bankruptcy Case from the drop-down list.

           • Verify party information

           • Select add attorney only if filing attorney is attorney for Defendant

           • Select Submit button

           Search for a defendant screen

           • Repeat these steps to add additional defendant(s) or

           • Select End defendant selection

         Verify Defendant information and submit.

         Repeat these steps to add additional defendant(s) or

         • Select End defendant selection.

          

     • Verify Defendant information and submit.

     • Repeat these steps to add additional defendant(s) or

     • • Select End defendant selection.

8. Select  the appropriate Statistical Information.

   • Party Code - select appropriate code from drop-down list.

   • Rule 23 (class action) - select "yes" if filing indicates a class action.

   • Jury Demand - select "plaintiff" if filing indicates a jury demand.

   • Demand ($000) - enter amount for demand (ie, 5 = 5000).

   • State Law - y, n or unknown.

   • Primary Nature of Suit - select from drop-down list.

   • • Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Nature of Suit - select from drop-down lists, if applicable.

9. Select event: Removal of Case (Notice)(fee).

10. Browse, verify and attach the document (PDF file).

    Locate the document (PDF or TXT). Right-mouse click on the correct filename. Select Open from the drop down menu. This will launch the PDF or TXT file's application. Verify the document. Close the document by clicking on the X in the upper-right hand corner of the Adobe or NotePad application. Click on the Open button in ECF to attach the document in the Browse field.

    Quick Note The court quality assures all incoming files and verifies for /s/signatures, missing pages, correct document to selected event, case number, readable file, etc.

    • Attach supportive documents, if applicable.

      From the first Browser screen: Click on the Yes button at Attachments to Documents. Click the "Next" button. In the second Browser screen: Browse, verify and attach supportive document (PDF file). Select Category of document such as Declaration, Exhibit, etc. or type description of document. Click on Add to List. Repeat steps 1 - 3 until all supportive documents are attached. When done, click on Next to continue procedure.

      Quick Note NEVER attach a document that can be filed under Notices & Hearing.

11. Enter name of court case is removed from.

    • Enter their case number (civil case number).

    • Verify filing fee.

12. Modify text, if applicable.

13. Verify final docket text before submission.

14. Print the Notice of Electronic Filing. It's your receipt.

    Print to PDF Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select Acrobat PDF Writer as your current printer selection and press Print. The Save PDF File As screen appears. Name your PDF file. Click in the Save in: Window to choose the directory to save your PDF file. Click on the Save button to print to PDF. Print a paper copy Click on File on the application's menu bar. Click on Print from the drop down menu. The Print Dialog Box appears. Select your current printer and press the Print button.

    Quick Note Keep original signed document along with the Notice of Electronic Filing at your office.

    • Make note of the adversary case number.

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