Fed. R. Bankr. P. 9015

Jury Trial

(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.

(Added Apr. 11, 1997 , eff. Dec. 1, 1997 ; amended Mar. 26, 2009 , eff. Dec. 1, 2009 ; Apr. 2, 2024 , eff. Dec. 1, 2024 .)