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Rule 7054 United States Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 7054 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 7054 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Judgments; Costs. It is under Part VII (Adversary Proceedings) of the Rules.

(a) Judgment. Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(a)–(c) applies in an adversary proceeding.

(b) Costs and Attorney’s Fees.

(1) Costs Other Than Attorney’s Fees. The court may allow costs to the prevailing party, unless a federal statute or these rules provide otherwise. Costs against the United States, its officers, and its agencies may be imposed only to the extent permitted by law. The clerk, on 14 days’ notice, may tax costs, and the court, on motion served within the next 7 days, may review the clerk’s action.

(2) Attorney’s Fees.

(A) In General. Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(d)(2)(A)–(C) and (E) applies in an adversary proceeding—except for the reference in 54(d)(2)(C) to Civil Rule 78.

(B) Local Rules for Resolving Issues. By local rule, the court may establish special procedures to resolve fee- related issues without extensive evidentiary hearings.

See also  Rule 1019 United States Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

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