Publication Table of Contents Texas State

COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY DEC 3 0 2014

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VOLUME I

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter II

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapters 15-19

Chapter 20

V OLUME 2

CHAPTER I

Chapter 10 1

Chapter 102

Chapter 103

Chapter 104

Chapter 105

Chapter 106

Chapter 107

Chapter 108

Overview of the Bankruptcy Code

Bankruptcy Courts

Jurisdiction and Powers of Dislrict Courts and Bankruptcy Courts

Venue of Cases and Proceedings

Appeals

The United States Trustee System

Bankruptcy Crimes

Professional Responsibility

Filing and Administrative Fees

Suits Against Trustees and Debtors in Possession Without. Leave of the Bankruptcy Court, and the Duty to Comply with State Law and to Pay Taxes

Mediation in Bankruptcy

Liquidations of Broker-Dealers under the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (SIPA)

Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Insolvency Cases under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code

Environmental Issues in Bankruptcy Cases

[Reserved]

History of Uni ted States Bankruptcy Legislation

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Definitions

Rules o f Conslruction

Applicability of Chapters

Adjustment of Dollar Amounts

Power of Court

Waiver of Sovereign Immunity

Public Access to Papers

Extension of Time

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Chapth 109

Chapter 110

' Chapter I I I

Chapter 112

CHAPTER3

Subchapter I

Chapter 30 1

Chapter 302

Chapter 303

Chapter 304

Chapter 305

Chapter 306

Chapter 307

Chapter 308

VOLUME 3

CHAPTER3

Subchapter II

Chapter 321

Chapter 322

Chapter 323

Chapter 324

Chapter 325

Chapter 326

Chapter 327

Chapter 328

Chapter 329

Chapter 330

Chapter 33 1

Chapter 332

Chapter 333

Subchapter III

Chapter 341

Chapter 342

Who May Be a Debtor

Bankruptcy Petition Preparers

Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agencies ; Financial Management Instructional Courses

Prohibition on Disclosure of Name of Minor Children

CASE ADMINISTRATION

Commencement of a Case

Voluntary Cases

Joint Cases

Involuntary Cases

[Reserved]

Abstention

Limited Appearance

United States Trustee

Debtor Reporting Requirements

CASE ADMINISTRATION (continued)

Officers

Elig ibil ity to Serve as Trustee

Qualification of Trustee

Role and Capacity of Trustee

Removal of Trustee or Examiner

Effect of Vacancy

Limitation on Compensation of Trustee

Employment of Professional Persons

Limitation on Compensation of Professional Persons

Debtor's Transactions with Allorneys

Compensation or Officers

interim Compensation

Consumer Privacy Ombudsman

Appointment of Patient Care Ombudsman

Administration

Meetings of Creditors and Equity Security Holders

Notice

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Chapter 343

Chapter 344

Chapter 345

Chapter 346

Chapter 347

Chapter 348

Chapter 349

Chapter 350

~ Chapter 351

Subchapter IV

Chapter 361

Chapter 362

Chapter 363

Chapter 364

Chapter 365

Chapter 366

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CHAPTERS

Subchapter I

Chapter 501

Chapter 502

Chapter 503

Chapter 504

Chapter 505

~ Chapter' 506

Chapter 507

Chapter 508

Chapter 509

Chapter 510

Chapter 511

Subchapter ll

Chapter 521

Chapter 522

Chapter 523

~ Chapter 524

Chapter 525

Examination of the Debtor

Self-Incrimination; Immunity

Money of Estates

Special Provisions Related to the Treatment of State and Local Taxes

Unclaimed Property

Effect of Conversion

Effect of Dismissal

Closing and Reopening Cases

Disposal of Patient Records

Administrative Powers

Adequate Protection

Automatic Stay

Use, Sale or Lease of Property

Obtaining Credit

Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases

Utility Service

CREDITORS, THE DEBTOR, AND THE ESTATE

Creditors and Claims

Filing of Proof of Claims or Interests

Allowance of Claims or Interests

Allowance of Administrative Expenses

Sharing of Compensation

Determination of Tax Liability

Determination of Secured Status

Priorities

Effect of Distribution Other Than under This Title

Claims of Codebtors

Subordination

Rate of Interest on Tax Claims

Debtor's Duties and Benefits

Debtor's Duties

Exemptions

Exceptions to Discharge

Effect of Discharge

Protection Against Discriminatory Treatment

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Chapter 526

Chapter 527

Chapter 528

VOLUMES

CHAPTERS

Restrictions on Debt Relief Agencies

Disclosures

Requirements for Debt Relief Agencies

CREDITORS, THE DEBTOR, AND THE ESTATE (continued)

Subchapter III The Estate

Chapter 541 Property of the Estate

Chapter 542 Turnover of Property to the Estate

Chapter 543

Chapter 544

Chapter 545

Chapter 546

Chapter 547

Chapter 548

Chapter 549

Chapter 550

Chapter 551

Chapter 552

Chapter 553

Chapter 554

Chapter 555

Chapter 556

Chapter 557

Chapter 558

Chapter 559

Chapter 560

Chapter 561

Chapter 562

Turnover of Property by a Custodian

Trustee as Lien Creditor and as Successor .to Certain Creditors and Purchasers

Statutory Liens

Limitations on A voiding Powers

Preferences

Fraudulent Transfers and Obligations

Postpetition Transactions

Liability of Transferee of A voided Transfer

Automatic Preservation of A voided Transfer

Postpetition Effect of Security Interest

Setoff

Abandonment of Property of the Estate

Contractual Right to Liquidate, Terminate or Accelerate a Securities Contract

Contractual Right to Liquidate, Terminate or Accelerate a Commodities Contract or Forward Contract

Expedited Determination of Interests in, and Abandonment or Other Disposition of Grain Assets

Defenses of the Estate

Contractual Right to Liquidate, Terminate or Accelerate a Repurchase: Agreement

Contractual Right to Liquidate, Terminate or Accelerate a Swap Agreement

Contractual Right to Terminate, Liquidate, Accelerate or Offset under a Master Netting Agreement and Across Contracts; Proceedings under Chapter 15

Timing of Damage Measurement in Connection with Swap Agreements, Securities Contracts, Forward Contracts, Commodity Contracts, Repurchase t"""\ Agreements and Master Netting Agreements

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VOLUME6

CHAPTER7

Chapter700

Subchapter I

Chapter701

Chapter702

~ Chapter 703

Chapter704

Chapter705

Chapter706

Chapter707

Subchapter II

Chapter 721

Chapter722

Chapter723

~ Chapter 724

Chapter725

Chapter726

Chapter727

LIQUIDATION

General Analysis of Chapter 7 (Bankruptcy Code§§ 701-766)

Ofticers and Administration

Interim Trustee

Election of Trustee

Successor Trustee

Duties of Trustee

Creditors' Committee

Conversion

Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case under Chapter 11 or 13

Collection, Liquidation, and Distribution of the Estate

Authorization to Operate Busine~s

Redemption

Rights of Partnership Trustee Against General Partners

Treatment of Certain Liens

Disposition of Certain Property

Distribution of Property of the Estate

Discharge

Subchapter III Stockbroker Liquidation

Chapter 7 40 Overview of Stockbroker Liquidation Provisions (Bankruptcy Code §§ 741-753)

Chapter741

Chapter 742

Chapter743

~ Chapter744

Chapter745

Chapter 746

Chapter 747

Chapter 748

Chapter749

Chapter 750

Chapter 751

Chapter752

Chapter 753

Definitions for This Subchapter

Effect of Section 362 of this Title in this Subchapter

Notice

Executory Contracts

Treatment of Accounts

Extent of Customer Claims

Subordination of Certain Customer Claims

Reduction of Securities to Money

Voidable Transfers

Distribution of Securities

Customer Name Securities

Customer Property

Stockbroker Liquidation and Forward Contract Merchants, Commodity Brokers, Stockbrokers, Financial Institutions, Financial Participants, Securities Clearing Agencies, Swap Participants, Repo Participants and

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Subchapter IV

Chapter760

Chapter 761

Chapter762

Chapter763

Chapter764

Chapter765

Chapter 766

Chapter767

Subchapter V

Chapter780

Chapter 781

Chapter782

Chapter783

Chapter784

CHAPTER9

Chapter 900

Subchapter I

Chapter901

Chapter902

Chapter903

Chapter904

Subchapter TI

Chapter 921

Chapter 922

Chapter 923

Chapter924

Chapter 925

Chapter 926

Chapter927

·chapter 928

Master Netting Agreement.Paiticipants

Commodity Broker Liquidation

Overview o( Commodity Broker Liquidation Provision~ (Ban~ruptcy Code §§ 761-767)

Definitions for ~s Subchapter

Notice to the Commission and Right to Be Heard

Treatment of Accounts

Voidable Transfers

Customer Instructions

Treatment of Customer Property

Commodity Broker Liquidation and Forward Contract Merchants, Commodity Brokers, Stockbrokers, Financial Institutions, Financial Participants, Securities Clearing Agencies, Swap Participants, Repo Participants and Master Netting Agreement Participants

Oearing Bank Liquidation

Overview of Clearing Bank Liquidation Provisions (Bankruptcy Code §§ 781-784)

Definitions

Selection of Trustee

Additional Powers of Trustee

Right to Be Heard

ADJUSTMENT OF DEBTS OF A MUNICIPALITY

General Analysis of Chapter 9 (Bankruptcy Code§§ 901-946)

General Provisions

Applicability of Other Sections of This Title ·

Definitions for This Chapter

Reservation of State Power to Control Municipalities

Limitations on Jurisdiction and Powers of Court

Administration

Petition and Proceedings Relating to Petition

Automatic Stay of Enforcement of Claims Against the D7btor

Notice

List of Creditors

Effect of List of Claims

A voiding Powers

Limitation on_ Recourse

Postpetition Effect of Security Interest

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Chapter 929

Chapter 930

Municipal Leases

Dismissal

Subchapter lll The Plan

Chapter 941

Cqapter942

Chapter 943

Chapter944

Chapter 945

~ Chapter 946

VOLUME?

CHAPTER II

Chapter 1100

Subchapter I

Chapter 1101

~ Chapter 1102

Chapter II 03

Chapter 1104

Chapter II 05

Chapter II 06

Chapter 1107

Chapter 11 08

Chapter 1109

Chapter 1110

Chapter 1111

Chapter 1112

Chapter II 13

Chapter 1114

Chapter 1115

Chapte~ 1116

Subchapter ll

Chapter I 121

Chapter 1122

Chapter 1123

~ Chapter 1124

Chapter 1125

Filing of Plan

~odification o( Pial\ ,

Confirmation

Effect of Confirmation

Continuing-Jurisdiction and Closin~of the Case - . .

Effect of Exchange of Securities Before the Date of the Filing of the Petition · ··

REORGANIZATION

General Analysis of Chapter 11 (Bankruptcy Code' §§ ·11 01-1174)

Officers and Administration

Definitions for This Chapter

Creditors' and Equity Security Holders' Committees

Powers and Duties of Committees

Appointment of Trustee or Examiner

Termination of Trustee's Appointment

Duties of Trustee and Examiner

Rights, Powers and Duties of Debtor in Possession

Authorization to Operate Business

Right to Be Heard

Aircraft Equipment and Vessels

Claims and Interests

Conversion or Dismissal

Rejection of Collective Bargaining Agreements

Payment of Insurance Benefits to Retired Employees

Property of the Estate

Duties of Trustee or Debtor in Possession in Small Business Cases Oc" "• .,,J 0 •"

The Plan

Who May File a Phin

Classification of Claims or Interests

Contents of Plan

Impairment of Claims or Interests: '

Postpetition Disclosure and Solicitation

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Chapter 1126 Acceptance of Plan

Chapter 1127 Modification of Plan

Chapter 1128 Confirmation Hearing

Chapter 1129 Confirmation of Plan

VOLUMES

CHAPTER II REORGANIZATION (continued)

Subchapter III Postconftrmation Matters

Chapter 1141 Effect of Confirmation

Chapter 1142 Implementation of Plan

Chapter 1143 Distribution

Chapter 1144 ~evocation of an Order of Confirmation

Chapter 1145 Exemption from Securities Laws

Chapter 1146 Special Tax Provisions

Subchapter IV Railroad Reorganization

Chapter 1161 Inapplicability of Other Sections

Chapter 1162 Definition

Chapter 1163 Appointment of Trustee

Chapter 1164 Right to Be Heard

Chapter 1165 Protection of the Public Interest

Chapter 1166 Effect of Subtitle IV of Title 49 and of Federal, State or Local Regulations

Chapter 1167 Collective Bargaining Agreements

Chapter 1168 Rolling Stock Equipment

Chapter 1169 Effect of Rejection of Lease of Railroad Line

Chapter 1170 Abandonment of Railroad Line

Chapter 1171 Priority Claims

Chapter 1172 Contents of Plan

Chapter 1173 Confirmation of Plan

Chapter 117 4 Liquidation .

CHAPTER 12 ADJUSTMENT OF DEBTS OF A FAMILY FARMER OR FISHERMAN WITH REGULAR ANNUAL INCOME

Chapter 1200 General Analysis of Chapter 12 (Bankruptcy Code§§ 1201-1231)

Subchapter I

Chapter 1201

Chapter 1202

Officers, Administration, and the Estate

Stay of Action Against Codebtor

Trustee

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Chapter 1203

Chapter 1204

Chapter 1205

Chapter 1206

Chapter 1207

~hapter 12~~

Subchapter ll

Chapter 1221

r-""\ Chapter 1222

Chapter 1223

Chapter 1224

Chapter 1225

Chapter 1226

Chapter I 227

Chapter 1228

Chapter I 229

Chapter I 230

Chapter 1231

CHAPI'ER.13

Chapter I 300

Subchapter I

Chapter I 301

Chapter 1302

Chapter 1303

Chapter I 304

Chapter 1305

Chapter I 306

Chapter I 307

Chapter 1308

Subchapter ll

Chapter 1321

Chapter 1322

Chapter I 323

Chapter 1324

~ Chapter I 325

Chapter 1326

Rights and Powers of Debtor

Removal of Debtor as Debtor in Possession

Adequate Protection

Sales Free of Interests

Property of the Estate

Conversion or Dismissal

The Plan

Filing of Plan

Contents of Plan

Modification of Plan Before Confirmation

Confirmation Hearing

Confirmation of Plan

Payments

Effect of Confirmation

Discharge

Modification of Plan after Confirmation

Revocation of an Order of Confirmation

Special Tax Provisions

ADJUSTMENT OF DEBTS OF AN INDIVIDUAL WITH REGULAR INCOME . .

General Analysis of Chapter 13 (Bankruptcy Code§§ 1301-1330)

Officers, Administration, and the Estate

Stay of Action Against Codebtor

Trustee

Rights and Powers of Debtors

Debtor Engaged in Business

Filing an~ Allowance of Postpetition Claims

Property of the Estate

Conversion or Dismissal

Filing of Prepetition Tax Returns

The Plan

Filing of Plan

Contents of Plan

Modification of Plan Before Confirmation

Confirmation Hearing

Confirmation of Plan

Payments

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Chapter 1327 Effect of Confirmation

Chapter 1328 Discharge

Chapter 1329 Modification of Plan after Confirmation

Chapter 1330 Revocation of an Order of Confirmation

CHAPTER 15 ANCILLARY AND OTHER CROSS-BORDER CASES

Chapter 150 I Purpose and Scope of Application

Subchapter I

Chapter 1502

Chapter 1503

Chapter 1504

Chapter 1505

Chapter 1506

Chapter 1507

Chapter 1508

Subchapter II

Chapter 1509

Chapter 1510

Chapter 1511

Chapter 1512

Chapter 1513

General Provisions

Definitions

International Obligations of the United States

Commencement of AnciJlary Case

Authorization to Act in a Foreign Country

Public Policy Exception

Additional Assistance

Interpretation

Access of Foreign Representatives and Creditors to the Court

Right of Direct Access

Limited Jurisdiction

Commencement of Case under Section 30 I, 302 or 303

Participation of a Foreign Representative in a Case under This Title

Access of Foreign Creditors to a Case under This Title

Chapter 1514 Notification to Foreign Creditors Concerning a Case under This Title

Subchapter III Recognition of a Foreign Proceeding and Relief

Chapter 1515 Application for Recognition

Chapter 1516 Presumptions Concerning Recognition

Chapter 1517 Order Granting Recognition

Chapter 1518 Subsequent Information

Chapter 1519

Chapter 1520

Chapter 1521

Chapter 1522

Chapter 1523

Chapter 1524

Subchapter IV

Chapter 1525

Chapter 1526

Reli~f That May Be Granted upon Filing Petition for Recognition

Effects of Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding

Relief That May Be Granted upon Recognition

Protection of Creditors and Other Interested Persons

Actions to A void Acts Detrimental to Creditors

Intervention by a Foreign Representative

Cooperation with Foreign Courts and Foreign Representatives

Cooperation and Direct Communication Between the Court and Foreign Courts or Foreign Representatives

Cooperation and Direct Communication Between the Trustee and Foreign Courts or Foreign Representatives

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Chapter 1527

Subchapter V

Chapter 1528

Chapter 1529

Chapter 1530

Chapter 1531

Chapter 1532

VOLUME9

Forms of Cooperation

Concurrent Proceedings

Commencement of a Case under This Title after Recognition of a Foreign Main Proceeding

Coordination of a Case under This Title and a Foreign Proceeding

Coordination of More Than One Foreign Proceeding

Presumption of Insolvency Based on Recognition of a Foreign Main Proce~ng

Rule of Payment in Concurrent Proceedings

FEDERALRULESOF~ANKRUPTCY?ROCEDURE

Chapter 1001

Part I

Chapter 1 002

i""""", Chapter 1 003 .

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Chapter 1004 ·

Chapter 1004.1

Chapter 1004.2

Chapter 1 005

Chapter 1006

Chapter 1 007

Chapter 1008

Chapter I 009

Chapter 1 01 0

Chapter 1011

Chapter 1 012

Chapter 1013

Chapter I 014

Chapter 1015

Chapter I 016

Chapter 1017

Chapter 1018

Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title

Commencement of Case; Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order for Relief

Commencement of Case

Involuntary Petition

Involuntary Petition Against a Partnership

Petition for an Infant or Incompetent Person

Petitions in Chapter 15 Cases

Caption of Petition

Filing Fee

Lists, Schedules, Statements, and Other Documents; Time Limits

Verification of Petitions and Accompanying Papers

Amendments of Voluntary Petitions, Lists, Schedules and Statements

Service of Involuntary Petition and Summons; Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding

Responsive Pleading or Motion in Involuntary and Cross-Border Cases

[Former Rule I 0 12-Abrogated]

Hearing and Disposition of a Petition in an Involuntary Case

Dismissal and Change of Venue

Consolidation or Joint Administration of Cases Pending in Same Court

Death or Incompetency of Debtor

Dismissal or Conversion of Case; Suspension

Contested Involuntary Petitions;·Contested Petitions Commencing Chapter 15 Cases; Proceedings to Vacate Order for Relief; Applicability of Rules in Part VII Governing Adversary Proceedings

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Chapter I 019

Chapter 1020

Chapter 1 021

Part II

Chapter 2001

Chapter 2002

Chapter 2003

Chapter 2004

Chapter 2005

Chapter 2006

Chapter 2007

Chapter 2007 .I

Chapter 2007.2

Chapter 2008

Chapter 2009

Chapter 2010

Chapter 20 II

Chapter 2912

Chapter 2013

Chapter 2014

Chapter 2015

Chapter 2015.1

Chapter 2015.2

Chapter 2015.3

Chapter 2016

Chapter 2017

Chapter 2018

Conversion of a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case, Chapter 12 Family Fanner's Debt Adjustment Case, or Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Case to a Chapter 7 Liquidation Case

Small Business Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Health Care Business Case

Officers and Administration; Notices; Meetings; Examinations; Elections; Attorneys and Accountapts

Appointment of Interim Trustee Before Order for Relief in a Chapter 7 Liquidation Case

Notices to Creditors, Equity Security Holders, Administrators in Foreign Proceedings, Persons Against Whom Provisional ~elief Is Sought in Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Cases, United States and United States Trustee

Meeting of Creditors or Equity Security Holders

Examination

Apprehension and Removal of Debtor to Compel Attendance for Examination

Solicitation and Voting of Proxies in Chapter 7 Liquidation Cases

Review of Appointment of Creditors' Committee Organized Before Commencement of the Case

Appointment of Trustee or Examiner in a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Appointment of Patient Care Ombudsman in a Health Care Business Case

Notice to Trustee of Selection

Trustees for Estates When Joint Administration Ordered

Qualification by Trustee; Proceeding on Bond

Evidence of Debtor in Possession or Qualification of Trustee

Substitution of Trustee o~ Successor Trustee; Accounting

Public Record of Compensation A warded to Trustees, Examiners and Professionals

Employment of Professional Persons

Duty to Keep Records, Make Reports, and Give Notice of Case or Change of Status

Patient Care Ombudsman

Transfer of Patient in Health Care Business Case

Reports of Financial Information on Entities in Which a Chapter 11 Estate Holds a Controlling or Substantial Interest

Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses

Examination of Debtor's Transactions with Debtor's Attorney

Intervention; Right to Be Heard

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Chapter 2019

Chapter 2020

Partm

Chapter 3001

· Chapter 3002 .

r-\ Chapter 3002.1

Chapter 3003

Chapter 3004

Chapter 3005

Chapter 3006

Chapter 3007

Chapter 3008

r-"\. Chapter 3009

Chapter 3010

Chapter 3011

Chapter 3012

Chapter 3013

Chapter 3014

~ Chapter 3015

Chapter 3016

Chapter 3017

Chapter 3017.1

. Chapter 3018

~ Chapter 3019

Disclosure Regarding Creditors and Equity Security Holders in Chapter 9 and Chapter II Cases

Review of Acts by United States Trustee

Claims and Distribu~on to Cred.tors and Equity Interest Holders; Plans

Proof of Claim

Filing Proof of Claim or Interest

Notice Relating to Claims Secured by Security Interest in the Debtor's Principal Residence

Filing Proof of Claim or Equity Security Interest in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Cases

Filing of Claims by Debtor or Trustee

Filing of Claim, Acceptance, or Rejection by Guarantor, Surety, Indorser or Other Codebtor

Withdrawal of Claim; Effect on Acceptance or Rejection of Plan

Objections to Claims

Reconsideration of Claims

Declaration and Paymenf of Dividends in a Chapter 7 Liquidation Case

Small Dividends and Payments in Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases

Unclaimed Funds in Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment, and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Cases

Valuation of Security

Classification of Claims and Interests

Election under § 1111 (b) by Secured Creditor in Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Filing, Objection to Confirmation and Modification of a Plan in a Chapter 12 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment or a Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment Case

Filing of Plan and Disclosure Statement in ·a Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Court Consideration of Disclosure Statement in a Chapter 9 Municipality or Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Court Consideration of Disclosure Statement in a Small Business Case

Acceptance·or Rejection of Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case

Modification of Accepted Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or a Chapter 11 Reorganization Case ·

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Chapter 3020

Chapter 3021

Chapter 3022

Part IV

Chapter 4001

Chapter 4002

Chapter 4003

Chapter 4004

Chapter 4005

Chapter 4006

Chapter 4007

Chapter 4008

Deposit; Confirmation of Plan in a Chapter 9 Municipality or a Chapter 1 1 Reorganization Case

Distribution under Plan

Final Decree in Chapter II Reorganization Case

The Debtor; Duties and Benefits

Relief from Automatic Stay; Prohibiting or Conditioning the Use; Sale or Lease of Property; Use of Cash Collateral; Obtaining Credit; Agreements

Duties of Debtor

Exemptions

Grant or Denial of Discharge ! .

Burden of Proof in Objecting to Discharge

Notice of No Discharge

Determination of Dischargeability of a Debt

Filing of Reaffirmation Agreement; Statement in Support of Reaffirmation Agreement

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Chapter 5001

Chapter 5002

Chapter 5003

Chapter 5004

Chapter 5005

Chapter 5006

Chapter 5007

Chapter 5008

Chapter 5009

Chapter 5010

Chapter5011

Chapter 5012

VOLUME 10

Courts and Clerks

Courts and Clerks' Offices ·

Restrictions on Approval of Appointments

Records Kept by the Clerk

Disqualification

Filing and Transmittal of Papers

Certification of Copies of Papers

Record of Proceedings and Transcripts

Notice Regarding Presumption of Abuse in Chapter 7 Cases of Individual Debtors· ··· ·

Closing Chapter 7 Liquidation, Chapter 1 2 Family Farmer's Debt Adjustment and Chapter 13 Individual's Debt Adjustment and Chapter 15 Ancillary and Cross-Border Cases

Reopening Cases

Withdrawal and Abstention from Hearing a Proceeding·

Agreements Concerning Coordination of Proceedi~gs in Chapter 15 Cases

FEDERAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE (continued)

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Part VI

Chapter 6001

Chapter 6002

Chapter 6003

Chapter 6004

r-"'\ Chapter 6005

Chapter 6006

Chapter 6007

. Chapter 6008

Chapter 6009

Chapter 6010

Chapter 6011

~ PartVll

Chapter 7000

Chapter 7001

Chapter 7002

Chapter 7003

Chapter 7004

Chapter 7005

Chapter 7007

Chapter 7007.1

Chapter 7008

Chapter 7009

Chapter 7010

Chapter 7012

Chapter 7013

Chapter 7014

Chapter 7015

Chapter 7016

Chapter 7017

~ Chapter7018

Chapter 7019

Collection and Liquidation of~~ .. Estate

Burden of Proof as to Validity of Postpetition Transfer

Accounting by Prior Custodian of Property of the Estate

Interim and Final Relief Immediately Following the Commencep1~nt of the. Case-Applications for Employment; Motions for Use, Sale or Lease of Property; and Motions for Assumption or Assignment of Executory Contracts

Use, Sale or Lease of Property

Appraisers and Auctioneers

.Assumption, Rejection or Assignment of an Executory Contract or · Unexpired.;Lease . .r ·.

Abandonment or Disposition of Property

Redemption of Property from Lien or Sale

Prosecution and Defense of Proceedings by Trustee or Debtor in Possession

Proceeding to A void Indemnifying Lien or Transfer. to Surety

Disposal of Patient Records in Health. Care Business Case

Adversary Proceedings · · ·

In~oduction to Part VII of the Federal Rule~. ?f Bankruptcy Procedure

Scope of Rules of Part VIT

References to Federal Rules. of Civil P~ocedu~ Commencement of Adversary Proceeding

Process;" Servi~e of Summons, cmriplaint

Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers

Pleadings Allowed

Corporate Ownership Statement

General Rules of Pleading

Pleading Special Matters

Form of Pleadings

Defenses and Objections-When and How. Presented-by Pleading or Motion-Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

Counterclaim and Crossclaim

Third-Party Practice

Amended and Supplemental Pleadings

Pretrial Procedure; Formulating Issues

Parties Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity

Joinder of Claims and Remedies

Joinder of Persons Needed for Just Determination

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Chapter 1020· Pennissive Joinder of Parties

Chapter 7021 Misjoinder and Non-Joinder of Parties

Chapter 7022 Interpleader

Chapter 7023 Oass Proceedings

Chapter 7023.1 Derivative Actions

Chapter 7023.2 Adversary Proceedings ~elating to Unincorporated Associations

Chapter 7024 Intervention

Chapter 7025 Substitution of Parties

Chapter 7026

Chapter 7027.

Chapter 7028

Chapter 7029

Chapter 7030

Chapter 7031

Chapter 7032

Chapter 7033

Chapter 7034

Chapter 7035

Chapter 7036

Chapter 7037

Chapter 7040

Chapter 7041

Chapter 7042

Chapter 7052

Chapter 7054

Chapter 7055

Chapter 7056

Chapter 7058

Chapter 7062

Chapter 7064

Chapter 7065

Chapter 7067

Chapter 7068

Chapter 7069

Chapter 7070

Chapter 7071

Chapter 7087

General Provisions Governing Discovery

Depositions Before Adversary Proceeding or Pending Appeal

Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken

Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure

Depositions upon Oral Examination

Deposition upon Written Questions

Use of Depositions in Adversary Proceedings

Interrogatories to Parties

Production of Documents and Things and Entry upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes

Physical and Mental Examination of Persons

Requests for A~missiot:t

Failure to Make Discovery: Sanc~ons

Assignment of Cases for Trial

Dismissal of Adversary Proceedings

Consolidation of Adversary Proceedings; Separate Trials

Findings by the Court

Judgments; Costs

Default

Summary Judgment

Ente~ng Judgment in Adversary Proceeding

Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment

Seizure of Person or Property

Injunctions

Deposit in Court

Offer of Judgment

Execution

Judgment for Specific Acts; Vesting Title

Process in Behalf of and Against Persons Not Parties

Transfer of Adversary Proceeding

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Partvm

Chapter 8000

Chapter 8001

Chapter 8002

Chapter 8003

Chapter 8004

Chapter 8005

Chapter 8006

~\ Chapter 8007

Chapter 8008

Chapter 8009

Chapter 801 0

Chapter 8011

Chapter 8012

Chapter 8013

Chapter 8014

Chapter 8015

Chapter 8016

~ Chapter 8017

Chapter 8018

Chapter 8019

Chapter 8020

Chapter 8021

Chapter 8022

Chapter 8023

Chapter 8024

Chapter 8025

Chapter 8026

Appeals to District Court or Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Introduction to Part Vlll of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Scope of Part VIII Rules; ~efinition of "BAP"; Method of Tr~smission

Time for Filing Notice of Appeal

Appeal as of Right-How Tak~n; Doc~eting the Appeal

Appeal by Leave-How Taken; Docketing the Appeal

Election to Have an Appeal Heard by the District Court Instead of the BAP

Certifying a Direct Appeal to the Court of Appeals

Stay Pending Appeal; Bonds; Suspension of Proceedings

Indicative Rulings

Record on Appeal; Sealed Documents

Completing and Transmitting the Record

Filing and Service; Signature

Corporate Disclosure Statement

Motions; Intervention

Briefs

Form and Length of Briefs; Form of Appendices and Other Papers

Cross-Appeals

Brief of an Amicus Curiae

Serving and Filing Briefs; Appendices ·

Oral Argument

Frivolous Appeal and Other Misconduct

Costs

Motion for Rehearing

Voluntary Dismissal

Clerk's Duties on Disposition of the Appeal

Stay of a District Court or BAP Judgment

Rules by Circuit Councils and District Courts; Procedure When There Is No Controlling Law

Chapter 8027 Notice of a Mediation Procedure

Chapter 8028 Suspension of Rules in Part VIII

Part IX . . General Provisions

Chapter 9001 General Definitions

Chapter 9002 Meanings of Words in the Federal Rules· of Civil Procedure When Applicable to Cases unde~ ~e Code

Chapter 9003

Chapter 9004

Prohibition of Ex Parte Contacts

General Requirements of Form .

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Chapter 9005

Chapter 9005.1

Harmless Error

Constitutional Challenge to a Statute-Notice, Certification and Intervention

Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers

General Authority to Regulate Notices .

Service or Notice by Publi.cation

Forms

Representat~on and Appearances; Powers of Attorney

Chapter 9oo6

Chapter 9007

Chapter 9008

Chapter 9009

Chapter 9010

Chapter 9011 Sig~ing of Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions; Verification and ,...--... Copies of Papers r '

Chapter 9012

Chapter 9013

Chapter 9014

Chapter 9015

Chapter 9016

Chapter 9017

Chapter 9018

Chapter 9019

Chapter 9020

Chapter 9021

Chapter 9022

Chapter 9023

Chapter 9024

Chapter 9025

Chapter 9026

Chapter 9027

Chapter 9028

Chapter 9029

Chapter 9030

Chapter 9031

Chapter 9032

Oaths and Affirmations

Motions: Form and Service

Contested Matters

Jury Trials

Subpoena

Evidence

Secret, Confidential, Scandalous or Defamatory Matter

Compromise and Arbitration

Contempt Proceedings

Entry of Judgment _

Notice of Judgment or Order

New Trials; Amendment .of Judgments

Relief from Judgment or Order

Security: Proceedings Against Sureties

Exceptions Unnecessary

Removal

Disability of a Judge

Local Bankruptcy Rules; Procedure When There Is No Controlling Law

Jurisdiction and Venue Unaffected

Masters Not Authorized

Effect of Amendment of FederaJ Rules 6f Civil Procedure

Chapter 9033 Review of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Non-Core .. Proceedings

Chapter 9034 TransmittaJ of Pleadings, Motion Papers, Objections and Other Papers to the United States Trustee

Chapter 9035 Applicability of Rules in Judicial Districts in Alabama and North Carolina

Chapter 9036

Chapter 9037

Notice by Electronic Transmission

Privacy Protection for Fillngs Made with the Court

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VOLUME 11

TAX GUIDE

ChapterTXl

ChapterTX2

ChapterTX3

ChapterTX4

ChapterTX5

Policies and History

Federal Taxation of the Non:.Corporate Bankruptcy Estate

Tax Reporting Requirements

Priority and Dischargeability ·or Tax Claims

Litigation with the IRS in Bankruptcy Court

Discharge of Indebtedness and I.R.C. Section 108 Relief

Tax Treatment of Creditors

Exchange of Corporate Stock for Debt

Debt for Debt Exchanges

Tax-Free Reorganization of Debtor Corporations

~\ Chapter TX6

ChapterTX7

ChapterTX8

ChapterTX9

Chapter TXlO

Chapter TXl-1 Pr'?.~~rvation ~nd Use of:t:'letOperating Los~e~_and 9ther Corporate. Tax Attributes

Chapter TXllA Consolidated Return Issues in Bankruptcy

Chapter TX12 State and Local Tax Aspects of Bankruptcy

Chapter TX13 FinanciaJiy Troubled Partnerships

~ Chapter TX14

Chapter TX15

Chapter TX16

Chapter TX17

Tax Consequences of Disputed Claims Reserves and Creditors' Trusts

Miscellaneous Tax Issues·

Tax Disclosure in a Bankruptcy Disclosure Statement

Checklist: Tax Planning and Practice Strategies for Individuals

· Chapter TX18 Tax Planning Checklist and Practice Strategies for Corporate Chapter 11 Debtors

VOLUME 12

~"'-\, STATE EXEMPTIONS

Introduction

Alabama-Montana

VOLUME 13

STATE EXEMPTIONS (continued) .

Nebraska-Wyoming

Survey of States Recognizing Tenancy by the Entireties Exemption

Federal Non-Bankruptcy Code Exemptions

~ Research Guide to Legislative History of 11 U.S.C. § 522(b)

Case Highlights: Issues Concerning Exemptions in Bankruptcy

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COMMERCIAL FORMS

Abandoning Property of the Estate

Establishing the Attorney~Ciient Relationship

Disclosure of Attorney's Fees

Part 1

Part2

Part 3

Part4

Part5

Part6

Part 7

Part 8

Part9

Part 10

Modifying, Maintaining and Enforcing The Automatic Stay

Filing and Responding to Claims and Interests

Closing the Case: Continuing Jurisdiction.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Commencement of the Voluntary Case

Committees in Chapter I 1 Cases

CompensaQon

VOLUME 15

COMMERCIAL FORMS (continued)

Conversions

Employment of Professional Persons

Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases

Fraudulent Transfers

Involuntary Petitions

. Examination of the Debtor and Other Entities

Municipal Bankruptcies

()perati<?n of Debtor's :Business

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

Part 15

Part 16

Part 17

Part 18

Part 19 Chapter 15 Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Insolvency Cases

VOLUME 16

COMMERCIAL FORMS (continued)

Part20.

Part 21

App. 21

Part 21A

Part22

Part23

Plans: Disclosure Statements

Plans: Drafting and Filing the Plan

Sample Plans and Disclosure Stateme~ts

Plans: Modification of Plans

Plans: Obtaining Acceptance of Plans

Plans: Obtaining Confirmation of Plans

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COMMERCIAL FORMS (continued)

Part 24

Part 25

Part 26

Part 27

Part 28

~ Part29

Part 30

VOLUME 18

Preferential Transfers

Trustees and Examiners

Turnover

Continuation of Utility Services

Using, Selling or Leasing Property of the Estate

Procedure

Appointment of Ombudsman

CONSUMER FORMS

Part CSI

Part CS2

Part cs~

PartCS4

Abandoning Property of the Estate

Adversary Proceedings

Appeals

Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship

Attorney's Fees ~ PartCS5

Part CS6

Part CS7

PartCS8

Part CS9

Part CSIO

PartCSlOA.

Part CS11

Modifying, Maintaining and Enforcing the Automatic Stay

Trustee's Avoiding Powers

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Filing and Responding to Claims andlnterests

Codebtor Stay

Commencement of the Case

Dismissal of the Case

Compensation

CONSUMER FORMS (continued)

Part CS12

.Part ~S13

Part CS14

Part CS15

Part CS16

Part CS17

Part CS18

Part CS19

Part CS20

Conversions

Dischargeability of Debt

Discharge

Discrimination

Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases

axemptions and Lien A voidance

Meeting of Creditors

Plans

Reaffirmation

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PartCS21 Redemption

PartCS22 Reopening the Case

PartCS23 Trustees

PartCS24 Turnover

PartCS25 Utilities

PartCS26 Procedure

APPENDIX VOLUME A

Part 1

Part2

Part3

Bankruptcy Code

Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure & Official Fonns

Bankruptcy Act of 1898, ch. 541,30 Stat. 544 (1898)

APPENDIX VOLUME B

Part 4 Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-598, 92 Stat. 2549 ( 1 978)

APPENDIX VOLUME C

Part 4 Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, PU;b. L. No. 95-598, 92 Stat. 2549 ( J ~78) (continued)

APPENDIX VOLUMED

Part 4 Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-598, 92 Stat. 2549 (1978) (continued)

APPENDIX VOLUME E-1

Part 5 Bankruptcy Tax Act of J 980, Pub. L. No. 96-589, 94 Stat._ 3389 (1980)

Part 6 Bankruptcy Amendments and Federal Judgeship Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-353, 98 Stat. 333 (1984)

Part 7 Bankruptcy Judges, United States Trustees, and Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-554, 100 Stat. 3088 (1986)

Part 8 Retiree Benefits Bankruptcy Protection Act of 1988, Pub. L. No. 100-334, 102 Stat. 610 (1988)

Part 9 Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-394, 108 Stat. 4106 (1994)

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APPENDIX VOLUME E-2

Part 10 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-8, 119 Stat. 23 (2005)

Parts 11~ [Reserved]

APPENDIX VOLUME F

Part41

Part42

Part43

Miscellaneous Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code

Related Statutes and Regulations

Appropriations Acts

APPENDIX VOLUME G

Part44 National Bankruptcy Review Commission Final Report

INDEX VOLUME*

Treatise Index ·

Forms Index

Tax Index

Table of Cases

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