objection-to-proof-of-claim

name	objection-to-proof-of-claim
title	Objection to Proof of Claim
description	Drafts Objections to Proof of Claim for U.S. bankruptcy courts under 11 U.S.C. § 502. Extracts case facts, identifies evidentiary deficiencies, and articulates grounds for disallowance or reduction. Use when a debtor, trustee, or party in interest challenges a creditor's proof of claim, claim classification, or insufficient documentation.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/objection-to-proof-of-claim
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	us
practice	bankruptcy
language	en
tags	["drafting","litigation","motion"]

Objection to Proof of Claim

Draft a litigation-ready objection challenging a creditor's proof of claim in U.S. bankruptcy court, targeting disallowance or reduction under 11 U.S.C. § 502.

Prerequisites

Collect before drafting:

1. Bankruptcy petition — debtor name, case number, chapter, petition date
2. Proof of claim (POC) — claim number, filing date, creditor name, amount, stated basis, attachments
3. Underlying documents — contracts, invoices, payment history, correspondence
4. Schedules and SOFA — debtor's characterization and any discrepancies with POC
5. Local rules — formatting, page limits, verification requirements
6. Bar date order — claims deadline and timeliness of filing

Output Structure

1. Caption

Format per local rules. Include: court name with district, case number, debtor name (as on petition), chapter, and centered title "OBJECTION TO PROOF OF CLAIM NO. [X]".

2. Introduction

• State objector's standing under § 502(a) (debtor, trustee, or party in interest)
• Identify claim number, creditor name, and asserted amount
• Preview objection grounds in one to two sentences — do not argue

3. Factual Background

Chronological narrative covering:

• Origin of alleged debt (contract, date, terms)
• Pre-petition payment history and disputes
• Petition date, bar date, and POC filing date relative to bar date
• Discrepancies between schedules and POC
• Documentation attached or missing from POC

Present facts neutrally. Distinguish disputed from undisputed. Every assertion must trace to a producible source document.

4. Grounds for Objection

Identify all applicable grounds:

Ground	Authority	Showing Required
Insufficient documentation	FRBP 3001(f); § 502(b)	Missing contracts, invoices, or statements
Calculation errors	§ 502(b)(1)	Incorrect interest, unauthorized fees, principal errors
Statute of limitations	§ 502(b)(1) + state law	Claim accrued outside limitations period
Improper priority	§ 503(b), § 507(a)(8), § 506	Fails statutory priority requirements