Understanding bankruptcy /
Ferriell, Jeffrey Thomas, 1953-
Understanding bankruptcy / Jeff Ferriell, Edward J. Janger. - 2nd ed. - Newark, NJ : LexisNexis Matthew Bender, 2007. - liv,872p. 24 cm - Understanding series (New York, N.Y.) .
Includes index.
General principles underlying insolvency law -- Creditors' collection rights -- A brief history of bankruptcy -- Parties and other participants in bankruptcy cases -- Bankruptcy procedure, jurisdiction, and venue -- Commencement of the case --Property of the estate -- The automatic stay -- Operating the debtor -- Claims and interests -- Executory contracts and unexpired leases -- Preserving assets : exemptions, reaffirmation, and redemption -- Discharge -- General avoiding powers; limitations on avoiding powers -- Preferences -- Fraudulent transfers -- Liquidation under Chapter 7 -- Rehabilitation of individuals with regular income -- Organization under Chapter 11 -- Family farmer and family fishermen -- Role of professionals in bankruptcy proceedings -- International bankruptcy -- Special uses of bankruptcy.
1422411826 (pbk.) 9781422411827 (pbk.)
2007026154
Bankruptcy--United States.
KF1524 / .F47 2007
346.7307 FER
Understanding bankruptcy / Jeff Ferriell, Edward J. Janger. - 2nd ed. - Newark, NJ : LexisNexis Matthew Bender, 2007. - liv,872p. 24 cm - Understanding series (New York, N.Y.) .
Includes index.
General principles underlying insolvency law -- Creditors' collection rights -- A brief history of bankruptcy -- Parties and other participants in bankruptcy cases -- Bankruptcy procedure, jurisdiction, and venue -- Commencement of the case --Property of the estate -- The automatic stay -- Operating the debtor -- Claims and interests -- Executory contracts and unexpired leases -- Preserving assets : exemptions, reaffirmation, and redemption -- Discharge -- General avoiding powers; limitations on avoiding powers -- Preferences -- Fraudulent transfers -- Liquidation under Chapter 7 -- Rehabilitation of individuals with regular income -- Organization under Chapter 11 -- Family farmer and family fishermen -- Role of professionals in bankruptcy proceedings -- International bankruptcy -- Special uses of bankruptcy.
1422411826 (pbk.) 9781422411827 (pbk.)
2007026154
Bankruptcy--United States.
KF1524 / .F47 2007
346.7307 FER