The Massachusetts Order And Notice Fixing Deadline For Filing Proofs of Claim In Chapter 11 Cases is a formal document issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court in Massachusetts that sets a deadline for creditors to file a proof of claim. This document is used in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, which are typically used by businesses that file for bankruptcy protection from their creditors. This order and notice are filed by the court-appointed trustee and requires all creditors to file a proof of claim in order to receive payment. The deadline for filing a proof of claim is usually 60 days from the date of the order and notice. If the creditor does not file a proof of claim by the deadline, they may not receive payment for their claim. There are two types of Massachusetts Order And Notice Fixing Deadline For Filing Proofs of Claim In Chapter 11 Cases: the first is for a “First Day” filing, in which the creditor must file a proof of claim on or before the first day of the bankruptcy proceedings; the second is for a “Meeting of Creditors” filing, in which the creditor must file a proof of claim on or before the date of the meeting of creditors.