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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6009

Right of the Trustee or Debtor in Possession to Prosecute and Defend Proceedings

activein force · 2024-12-01 – presentact-effective-date

With or without court approval, the trustee or debtor in possession may:

(a) prosecute—or appear in and defend—any pending action or

proceeding by or against the debtor; or

(b) commence and prosecute in any tribunal an action or proceeding on the estate’s behalf.

84 Rule 6010 FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE

(As amended Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1, 2024.)

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Retrieved: 2026-08-19
Edition: 2026-08-19
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