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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9002 — Meaning of Words in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9002

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-10-22
Current through
Nov 10, 2026 (Office of the Law Revision Counsel)

Unless they are inconsistent with the context, the following words and phrases in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—when made applicable by these rules—have these meanings: (a) “Action” or “civil action” means an adversary proceeding or, when appropriate: (1) a contested petition; (2) a proceeding to vacate an order for relief; or (3) a proceeding to determine any other contested matter. (b) “Appeal” means an appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 158. (c) “Clerk” or “clerk of the district court” means the officer responsible for maintaining the district’s bankruptcy records. (d) “District court,” “trial court,” “court,” “district judge,” or “judge” means bankruptcy judge if the case or proceeding is pending before a bankruptcy judge. (e) “Judgment” includes any appealable order.

Citator

Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9002 — Meaning of Words in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Unless they are inconsistent with the context, the following words and phrases in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure—when made applicable by these rules—have these meanings: (a) “Action” or “civil action” means an adversary proceeding or, when appropriate: (1) a contested petition; (2) a proceeding to vacate an order for relief; or (3) a proceeding to determine any other contested matter. (b) “Appeal” means an appeal under 28 U.S.C. § 158. (c) “Clerk” or “clerk of the district court” means the officer responsible for maintaining the district’s bankruptcy records. (d) “District court,” “trial court,” “court,” “district judge,” or “judge” means bankruptcy judge if the case or proceeding is pending before a bankruptcy judge. (e) “Judgment” includes any appealable order.