Rule 5010 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 5010 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Reopening a Case. It is under Part V (Courts and Clerks) of the Rules.

On the debtor’s or another party in interest’s motion, the court may, under § 350(b), reopen a case. In a reopened Chapter 7, 12, or 13 case, the United States trustee must not appoint a trustee unless the court determines that one is needed to protect the interests of the creditors and the debtor, or to ensure that the reopened case is efficiently administered.