3007-1(b):  CLAIMS: Objecting to Claims: Service;  Hearing;  Notice of Objection;  Order;  Omnibus Objections

NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO CLAIM -- Another party may file an objection to your claim by complying with FRBP 3007 and LBR 3007-1.  The procedure is: 

      1. Filing Documents; Setting a Hearing on atleast 30 days of notice. 

• The objections to claims process is a contested matter and, therefore, the rules of service in FRBP 9014(b) apply. 
• A hearing is required on at least 30 days of notice.
• The court provides a mandatory form to use when filing an objection to claim.  See link below.  
• The court has procedures for scheduling a hearing when many objections to claims are filed.  See link below     

     2. Service by Mail:  FRBP 3007(a) requires specific service methods:

• On the claim holder: The party who files an objection to claim must serve the objection and notice of objection by mail, AND must follow FRBP 7004(b)(4) or (5) if the claim holder is the U.S. trustee or its officers or agents, AND must follow FRBP 7004(h) if the claim holder is an insured depository institution
• On other parties:  Must serve the objection and notice of objection by mail or other permitted means.

REQUIRED CONTENTS WHEN FILING AN OMNIBUS OBJECTION TO CLAIMS:  FRBP 3007(e) contains provisions for required contents when a debtor or trustee files an omnibus objection.  The requirements include listing the claim holders alphabetically and providing a cross-reference to claim numbers.