Open an Adversary Case

Select Adversary menu.

Select Open an AP Case.

Open Adversary Case

Click on Submit.

Add associated case.

Enter related District of Vermont (VTB) bankruptcy case number. Do not add judges initials nor chapter number.
IF NOT A DISTRICT OF VERMONT CASE NUMBER, DO NOT ADD RELATED CASE NUMBER

Bypass the "Association type" field.

*Search for a Party Screen
Note: Repeat this step to add additional plaintiffs and defendant(s).

Enter social security number, tax identification number, last name or
business name to search for plaintiff/defendant name in the CM/ECF database.
From the Party Search Results screen
- Plaintiff name appears
- - select the name from the list.
    Party Information screen
    - Select appropriate Role in Bankruptcy case.
    - Select Attorney button to add attorney for plaintiff.
    Search for an Attorney screen
    - Enter attorney bar ID number or last name.
    Attorney Search Results
    - Select attorney name and verify information from pop-up.
    Attorney Information screen
    - Verify attorney information from the Attorney Information screen.
    - Note: Making changes in this screen only affects this case. If attorney information needs to be updated, do so under the Utilities menu - Maintain your ECF Account.
    - Select Add Attorney button.
- Plaintiff name does not appear.
  - select Create New Party.
    Party Information screen
    - Complete all appropriate fields for the new party (see adversary cover sheet for information.)
    - Select appropriate Role in Bankruptcy case.
      
      Select Attorney button to add attorney for plaintiff.
    Search for an Attorney screen
    - Enter attorney bar ID number or last name.
    Attorney Search Results
    - Select attorney name and verify information from pop-up.
    Attorney Information screen
    - Verify attorney information from the Attorney Information screen.
    - Note: Making changes in this screen only affects this case. If attorney information needs to be updated, do so under the Utilities menu - Maintain your ECF Account.
    - Select Add Attorney button.
- Defendant name appears
- - select the name from the list.
    Party Information screen
    
    Delete any address information that has carried over.
    - Select appropriate Role in Bankruptcy case.
    Note: Do not add attorney for defendant.
- Defendant name does not appear.
- - select Create New Party.
    Party Information screen
    - Leave all address fields blank.
    - Select appropriate Role in Bankruptcy Case.
    Note: Do not add attorney for defendant.
Verify once more for correct party information and Submit party information.

Select End Party Selection.

*Statistical Screen