Motion to Consolidate

This event must be docketed in each case to be consolidated.

For instructions on filing a Motion to Consolidate in a bankruptcy case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Adversary

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Consolidate from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:

Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8          A Hearing Information screen display.  Use the Click Here link to find the judge's hearing dates.  Enter a date, time and location.

Variable box displays, Enter the List of Case Numbers.  NOTE: on this screen the message This motion must be docketed in each case; click [NEXT]

STEP 9         Confirm case information; click [NEXT].  When setting a hearing, if this case is a Chapter 7 or Chapter 11, allow 30 days from the date of filing for BNC noticing.

STEP 10       Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

Motion to Consolidate the following cases: [list of case numbers].  Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty)

STEP 11       Notice of Electronic Filing displays.