Election for Appeal

(Appeal automatically filed with Bankruptcy Appellate Panel unless elected otherwise)

Last Updated: July 30, 2013

Filing Requirements:

  • Election for Appeal to District Court/Court of Appeals


To File Electronically:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy > Appeal] OR [Adversary >  Appeal].

  3. Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).

  4. Select [Election to Appeal] from the event list.

  5. Skip the Joint Filing screen.

  6. Select the party filer.

  7. Browse to select the document (.PDF file).

  8. Select from drop down menu the electing party and click [Next].

  9. Select from drop down menu "District" or " Court of Appeals and click [Next].

  10. Refer to the Notice of Appeal.

  11. Modify the text as appropriate.

  12. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).

    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

 

 

 

11 U.S.C.:

FRBP:  8001(e)