Rule 9015 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 9015 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Jury Trial. It is under Part IX (General Provisions) of the Rules.

(a) In General. In a bankruptcy case or proceeding, Fed. R. Civ. P. 38–39, 47–49, 51, and 81(c) (insofar as it applies to jury trials) apply. But a demand for a jury trial under Fed. R. Civ. P. 38(b) must be filed in accordance with Rule 5005.

(b) Jury Trial Before a Bankruptcy Judge. The parties may—jointly or separately—file a statement consenting to a jury trial conducted by a bankruptcy judge under 28

U.S.C. § 157(e) if:

(1) the right to a jury trial applies;

(2) a timely demand has been filed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 38(b);

(3) the bankruptcy judge has been specially designated to conduct the jury trial; and

(4) the statement is filed within any time specified by local rule.

(c) Judgment as a Matter of Law; Motion for a New Trial. Fed. R. Civ. P. 50 applies in a bankruptcy case or proceeding—except that a renewed motion for judgment, or a request for a new trial, must be filed within 14 days after the judgment is entered.