United States Code
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Rule 3006.
Withdrawing a Proof of Claim; Effect on a Plan
(a)
A creditor may withdraw a proof of claim by filing a notice of withdrawal. But unless the court orders otherwise after notice and a hearing, a creditor may not withdraw a proof of claim if:
(1)
an objection to it has been filed;
(2)
a complaint has been filed against the creditor in an adversary proceeding; or
(3)
the creditor has accepted or rejected the plan or has participated significantly in the case.
(b)
Notice of the hearing must be served on:
• the trustee or debtor in possession; and
• any creditors’ committee elected under § 705(a) or appointed under § 1102.
The court’s order permitting a creditor to withdraw a proof of claim may contain any terms and conditions the court considers proper.
The court’s order permitting a creditor to withdraw a proof of claim may contain any terms and conditions the court considers proper.
(c)
Unless the court orders otherwise, an authorized withdrawal constitutes withdrawal of any related acceptance or rejection of a plan.
(As amended Apr. 30, 1991 , eff. Aug. 1, 1991 ; Apr. 2, 2024 , eff. Dec. 1, 2024 .)
