Article on Bankruptcy Removal & Remand

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Article by Gregory Salvato and J. Scott Bovitz. Dated December 8, 2010.

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This paper summarizes the removal procedure under 28 U.S.C. § 1452 and Federal Rule ofBankruptcy Procedure ("FRBP") 9027. We will answer these questions.

  1. What claims can be removed under 28 U.S.C. § 1452?
  2. Who may remove claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1452?
  3. What are the limitations on removal jurisdiction?
  4. What should the notice of removal contain?
  5. Where does a party file a notice ofremoval?
  6. What are the deadlines for removing a claim?
  7. May a party remove fewer than all claims in the action?
  8. When does removal take effect?
  9. Where do removed cases "go"?
  10. If a matter is removed before an answer is filed, when is the responsive pleading due?
  11. When a state court action is removed, what is a party to do? a. Deadline for a motion to remand. b. Motion to remand under 28 U.S.C. § 1452(b). c. Motion to abstain.
  12. Can and order ofremand or abstention be reviewed on appeal?
  13. Can a court award sanctions for improper removal?
  14. Why bother to remove claims from state court to bankruptcy court?