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This is a list of Supreme Court of the United States cases in the area of bankruptcy. This list is a list solely of United States Supreme Court decisions about applying law related to bankruptcy. Not all Supreme Court decisions are ultimately influential and, as in other fields, not all important decisions are made at the Supreme Court level.
From there, two potential consequences could occur: a case dismissal or conversion to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Case dismissal After one or more missed Chapter 13 payments, the trustee may file a ...
The last instance of such a default took place during the Great Depression, in 1933, when the state of Arkansas defaulted on its highway bonds, which had long-lasting consequences for the state. [1] Current U.S. bankruptcy law, an area governed by federal law, does not allow a state to file for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. [2]
If your case is dismissed this way, it may be possible to file for another Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Before doing so, make sure your finances have improved enough that you will be able to keep up ...
While bankruptcy cases are always filed in United States Bankruptcy Court (an adjunct to the U.S. District Courts), bankruptcy cases, particularly with respect to the validity of claims and exemptions, are often dependent upon State law. [41] A Bankruptcy Exemption defines the property a debtor may retain and preserve through bankruptcy.
Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases — the two most common types of bankruptcies — have automatic stays. This allows you to work out your finances before creditors can attempt to collect on a debt.
Pages in category "United States bankruptcy jurisdiction case law" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The United States District Court for the District of Indiana was established on March 3, 1817, by 3 Stat. 390. [1] [2] The District was subdivided into Northern and Southern Districts on April 21, 1928, by 45 Stat. 437. [2] Of all district courts to be subdivided, Indiana existed for the longest time as a single court, 111 years.