Summons And Notice Of Pretrial Conference In An Adversary Proceeding (Blank Form) {LF010}

FORM NO. 10 (LF010) - SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IN AN ADVERSARY PROCEEDING. This form is used by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee when an adversary proceeding has been initiated within a bankruptcy case. An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit filed within the context of a bankruptcy case, typically involving disputes such as fraud, objections to discharge, or the recovery of property. This form serves two purposes: first, it formally summons the defendant, requiring them to file a motion or answer to the attached complaint within 30 days (or 35 days for the United States or its agencies); second, it notifies the parties of a scheduled pretrial conference, where the court will begin managing the litigation process. The form outlines the method of filing (primarily via electronic filing for attorneys), provides contact information for the plaintiff’s attorney, and warns the defendant that failure to respond may result in a default judgment against them. It also includes a Certificate of Service section, which must be completed by the person serving the summons and complaint, certifying how and when service was made, whether by mail, personal delivery, or other legally acceptable methods. www.FormsWorkflow.com