Rule 6009 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Rule 6009 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Right of the Trustee or Debtor in Possession to Prosecute and Defend Proceedings. It is under Part VI (Collection and Liquidation of the Estate) of the Rules.
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.
