Examples & Explanations for Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor

Synopsis

The Debtor/creditor Relationship, Unsecured Debt, Secured Debt, And Priorities -- Debt Collection Under State Law -- The Nature, Source, And Policies Of Bankruptcy Law -- The Bankruptcy Court, Officials, And Parties -- Debtor Eligibility And The Different Forms Of Bankruptcy Relief -- The Commencement And Dismissal Of The Bankruptcy Case -- The Automatic Stay (section 362(a), (b), (c), And (k)) -- Relief From Stay And Adequate Protection (section 362(d)) -- Property Of The Estate (section 541) -- Exemptions, Redemption, And Reaffirmation -- The Trustee's Avoidance Powers: General Principles And Policies -- The Trustee's Avoidance Powers: Unperfected Interests (section 544) And Statutory Liens (section 545) -- The Avoidance Of Preferences And Debt Setoff -- Fraudulent Transfers (section 548) And Postpetition Transfers (section 549) -- The Trustee's Power To Use, Sell, Or Lease Estate Property (section 363) And To Obtain Credit (section 364) -- Executory Contracts And Unexpired Leases -- Claims Against The Estate -- Debt Adjustment Under Chapter 13 -- Understanding Chapter 11 -- The Chapter 11 Plan Of Reorganization -- The Debtor's Discharge. Brian A. Blum, Professor Of Law, Lewis & Clark Law School ; Samir D. Parikh, Professor Of Law, Lewis & Clark Law School. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.