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Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7056

Summary Judgment

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Fed. R. Civ. P. 56 applies in an adversary proceeding. But a motion for summary judgment must be filed at least 30 days before

the first date set for an evidentiary hearing on any issue that the

motion addresses, unless a local rule sets a different time or the

court orders otherwise.

(As amended Apr. 23, 2012, eff. Dec. 1, 2012; Apr. 2, 2024, eff. Dec. 1,

2024.)

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