Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1008

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Rule 1008 - Verification of Petitions and Accompanying Papers

All petitions, lists, schedules, statements and amendments thereto shall be verified or contain an unsworn declaration as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1746.

11 APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1008

As amended Apr. 30, 1991, eff. Aug. 1, 1991.

NOTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RULES-1983This rule retains the requirement under the Bankruptcy Act and rules that petitions and accompanying papers must be verified. Only the original need be signed and verified, but the copies must be conformed to the original. See Rule 9011(c).The verification may be replaced by an unsworn declaration as provided in 28 U.S.C. § 1746. See also, Official Form No. 1 and Advisory Committee Note.

NOTES OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RULES-1991 AMENDMENTThe amendments to this rule are stylistic.