Release 2018

BOOK

United States Bankruptcy Code & Rules

Title 11 United States Code

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As amended through Dec. 1, 2017 (Public Law No. 115-89). Light-weight, handy paperback size (only 8.5 x 5.5 inches). Comprehensive index. Cross-references between the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rules. Cross references between statutory citation and U.S. Code sections. Published in December of each year just after new rule changes take effect.

$ 39.95  + s&h.

Format: Paperback, 460 pages

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All bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts under rules outlined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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There are different types of bankruptcies, which are usually referred to by their chapter in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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• Individuals may file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on the specifics of their situation.

• Municipalities—cities, towns, villages, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts may file under Chapter 9 to reorganize.

• Businesses may file bankruptcy under Chapter 7 to liquidate or Chapter 11 to reorganize.

• Chapter 12 provides debt relief to family farmers and fishermen.

• Bankruptcy filings that involve parties from more than one country are filed under Chapter 15.

• Complete Title 11, U.S. Code (the Bankruptcy Code)

• Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 18 (Crimes & Criminal Procedure)

• Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 26 (Internal Revenue Code)

• Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 28 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure)

• Complete Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

• Adopted Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

• Bankruptcy Update (summarizing recent changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure)

• Table showing automatic adjustments to dollar amounts in the provisions specified in 11 USC section 104.

• Now with darker easier to read typeface.

• Chapter 1 – General Provisions (Sections 101 to 112)

• Chapter 3 – Case Administration (Sections 301 to 366)

• Chapter 5 – Creditors, the Debtor, and the Estate (Sections 501 to 562)

• Chapter 7 – Liquidation (Sections 701 to 784)

• Chapter 9 – Adjustment of Debts of a Municipality (Sections 901 to 946)

• Chapter 11 – Reorganization (Sections 1101 to 1174)

• Chapter 12 – Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman with Regular Annual Income (Sections 1201 to 1231)

• Chapter 13 – Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with regular Income (Sections 1301 to 1330)

• Chapter 15 – Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Cases (Sections 1501 to 1532)