The following words and phrases used in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure made applicable to cases under the Code by these rules have the meanings indicated unless they are inconsistent with the context:
(1) Action or civil action means an adversary proceeding or, when appropriate, a contested petition, or proceedings to vacate an order for relief or to determine any other contested matter.
(2) Appeal means an appeal as provided by
28 U.S.C.
158.
(3) Clerk or clerk of the district court means the court officer responsible for the bankruptcy records in the district.
(4) District Court, trial court, court, district judge, or judge means bankruptcy judge if the case or proceeding is pending before a bankruptcy judge.
(5) Judgment includes any order appealable to an appellate court.
