Fed. R. Civ. P. 70 applies in an adversary proceeding. When real or personal property is within the court’s jurisdiction, the court may enter a judgment divesting a party’s title and vesting it in another person.

2024 Committee Note

The language of Rule 7070 has been amended as part of the general restyling of the Bankruptcy Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only.

Notes

(As amended Mar. 30, 1987, eff. Aug. 1, 1987.)

Notes of Advisory Committee on Rules—1987 Amendment

The reference to court is used in the amendment because the district court may preside over an adversary proceeding.

References in Text

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, referred to in text, are set out in the Appendix to Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.