Document is malformed:
After CM/ECF upgrade on March 5, 2022, the Kentucky Eastern Bankruptcy CM/ECF database will be more protective and selective when you upload a PDF document. If you get an "ERROR: Document is malformed or contains code..." message when you upload a PDF, see the instructions for resolving the issue.
Debtor names capitalized on new petitions:
Use normal upper and lower case for the debtor names.
Docket codes are not specific:
Choose the specific event code when docketing. Do not use the "supplement document" or "miscellaneous relief" code when there is a more specific event code to choose i.e.: Chapter 13 plan and the certificate of service of the 13 plan; objection to confirmation.
Duplicate Attorney Records:
Do not add an attorney as a party. Select or add the party being represented by the attorney. Parties do not receive e-mail notifications.
Electronic signatures are missing or incorrect:
Pleadings are being submitted with a blank signature line, just a name with no "/s/" to indicate that it was signed, or with just the "/s/" and no indication of who is doing the signing.
To see Section VI of the Administrative Procedures Manual, which covers signature requirements, click here.
Wrong pdf filed:
If you right-click on the pleading and open it first, before attaching it, you can verify that you are uploading the correct pdf.