1. Select Adversary.
2. Select Open an AP Case.
3. Select (y) for complaint. Case number will be assigned later.                                                                           
4. Lead case number is the bankruptcy number, Association type is Adversary.
5. Accept default assignment of Division & Judge.
6. Enter the plaintiff's/defendant's  name as shown on the complaint heading.
7. Enter the party's Last Name in search for new Party filer name in the ECF database.
   Party search results:
   • If Party's  name appears, select the name from the list and verify. 
     party name information (pop up window). 
   • If Party name information is the same,  click on "Select name from list" button.
   • Add address of each party if available
   • If Party name does not appear (No person found), click on "Create New Party."
   • If party is filing with an attorney, select the "NO" default at "pro se."
   • Select role type as plaintiff or defendant.
8. Enter Party Text information if any
   • Example: Trustee for the Estate of ...,  or Guardian for the Minor Child EX, etc
9. Verify information is correct & select Submit.
10. Continue adding all parties and their addresses (if available)  in the same manner changing the party type from plaintiff to defendant as listed on the complaint.
11. End party selection and End Attorney selection after all parties have been entered.
12. Complete the succeeding  fields per information reflected in complaint or adversary cover sheet.
    • Nature of Suit  -  look at the last paragraph of the complaint. Select the appropriate choice from drop down list. Make the selection in the following order:
      • 1st - If the complaint is an objection  to the total discharge of a debt, select the 424 (obj/Revocation Discharge 727).
      •  2nd - Select any other category from the drop-down list.
    • Origin - keep default entry
    • Transfer Date - used for transferred case coming into the Wyoming district
    • Class Action - keep default
    • Jury Demand - if one is requested, make appropriate choice
    • Demand - enter only to the nearest whole number in the thousands. Example: if the demand is for $215,585.87, enter 216. If the demand is for $1,500,000.00 enter 1500.
13. Browse verify and attach the document (pdf file).
    • Attach supporting documents (if applicable)
14. Modify text, if applicable. This entry will automatically be docketed into the lead case docket and assigned a docket number.
15. Warning!! Verify filing entry is correct before submitting the "Final Docket Text."

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