Question 1

In the Jackson v.Holiday Furniture,the court held that:

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A)  Holiday was in violation of Chapter 13 provisions.
B)  Holiday was not in violation of the Bankruptcy Code.
C)  Holiday violated the automatic stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code.
D)  Jackson was not entitled to any damages.

Question 2

In the In Re Fox case,the court:

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A)  decided that Fox's plan of reorganization was not feasible.
B)  imposed a cramdown.
C)  refused to impose a cramdown.
D)  refused to discharge Fox's income tax debt.

Question 3

Peggy's credit card debts are mounting as her costs of insurance and fuel have dramatically increased and her income,from sporadic free-lance jobs,has dropped.Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code will allow her to reorganize her debt while she keeps most of her assets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following cannot file a bankruptcy petition under the Code?

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A)  Aztec, a foreign corporation doing business in the United States.
B)  Milan, a citizen of Bosnia, who owns property in the United States.
C)  Debra, a resident of Michigan, whose liabilities do not exceed assets.
D)  Stan, an American citizen, who refuses to undergo credit counseling.
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

According to the case In Re: John & Julie Hoffman,a court:

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A)  cannot approve a reaffirmation agreement under Chapter 7.
B)  may void reaffirmation agreements under Chapter 13.
C)  will approve a reaffirmation agreement provided there is proof that the debtor can make the required payments.
D)  will approve a reaffirmation agreement if it is signed by a financial institution.

Question 6

Even though Lilian is neither a layer nor a CPA,she can serve as a trustee in a bankruptcy case.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the three main purposes of the federal Bankruptcy Code? How are these purposes supported and fostered in the Code?

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Question 8

Individual debtors are allowed to keep some assets in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Agnes plans to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7.One month prior to filing,Agnes gives Joe's Filling Station $700 to apply to her gas bill.Joe has been so kind to let her charge the gas she needed for her car over the past year.The bankruptcy trustee appointed to the case:

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A)  can cancel the payment to Joe as a fraudulent transfer.
B)  cannot cancel the payment to Joe because it is payment for an existing debt.
C)  cannot cancel the payment to Joe because he is not an insider.
D)  can cancel the payment to Joe as a voidable preference.

Question 10

The Bankruptcy Code uses the term "bankrupt" for a person who cannot pay his debts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bill negligently ran his car into Philip,causing $50,000 in injuries.Bill was intoxicated at the time of the accident.Can Bill discharge this debt in bankruptcy?

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A)  Yes, claims based on negligence are dischargeable.
B)  Yes, provided a court orders discharge.
C)  No, such claims are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
D)  No, unless discharge is expressly requested in the petition.

Question 12

Grand Lighting Co.has filed a petition for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Code.The following property will be exempt from the bankruptcy process:

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A)  work tools.
B)  up to three company cars.
C)  up to $20,200 in the value of the company's real property.
D)  All of the above.
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning a Chapter 11 reorganization plan is true?

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A)  A reorganization plan will be confirmed by the court only if a majority of each class of creditors votes in favor of the plan.
B)  A reorganization plan can be confirmed by the court over objections of some creditors if the court determines that the plan is feasible and fair.
C)  Only the bankruptcy court has the authority to confirm or reject the reorganization plan.Creditors do not have a right to vote on the plan.
D)  A reorganization plan binds only the debtor and not the creditors.

Question 14

Chapter 13 bankruptcy:

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A)  is used by businesses to reorganize their financial situations.
B)  is an involuntary bankruptcy.
C)  can be used only by individuals with a regular source of income.
D)  is used by businesses to liquidate their debts.

Question 15

Kylie filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in which she exempted her home,valued at $125,000.Kylie can exempt her entire home from all creditors if:

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A)  she claims her exemptions under the federal Bankruptcy Code.
B)  she lives in a state that allows for an exemption amount of $125,000 or more.
C)  she lives in a state that allows an exemption amount of $125,000 or more, she has lived in that state for at least two years prior to the bankruptcy, and there are no secured creditors with perfected liens against the home.
D)  None of the above.

Question 16

Under the federal Bankruptcy Code,the exemption amount for the debtor's personal residence is:

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A)  $20,200.
B)  $37,100.
C)  unlimited.
D)  $50,000.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition?

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A)  The debtor must owe at least $50,000 in unsecured claims to the creditors who file.
B)  The debtor must have at least two creditors join in the petition if the debtor has 10 or more creditors.If the debtor has fewer than 10 creditors, any single creditor or group can file a petition.
C)  The debtor's debts must be secured.
D)  None of the above is a requirement for an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.

Question 18

The start of the bankruptcy process is:

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A)  the submission of a plan of repayment.
B)  the bankruptcy court's issuance of an order for relief.
C)  a meeting of creditors.
D)  the appointment of a trustee.

Question 19

Which of the following actions would prevent a discharge of debts under Chapter 7?

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A)  Discharge under Chapters 7 or 11 within the past eight years.
B)  Falsified records presented to bankruptcy court by debtor.
C)  Failure to disclose assets.
D)  All of the above would prevent a discharge of debts.

Question 20

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy,creditors cannot force a debtor into bankruptcy; nor can they vote to confirm or reject a plan of reorganization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: Bankruptcy

Agnes plans to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7.One month prior to filing,Agnes gives Joe's Filling Station $700 to apply to her gas bill.Joe has been so kind to let her charge the gas she needed for her car over the past year.The bankruptcy trustee appointed to the case:

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In the Jackson v.Holiday Furniture,the court held that:

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In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy,creditors cannot force a debtor into bankruptcy; nor can they vote to confirm or reject a plan of reorganization.

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Even though Lilian is neither a layer nor a CPA,she can serve as a trustee in a bankruptcy case.

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition?

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What are the three main purposes of the federal Bankruptcy Code? How are these purposes supported and fostered in the Code?

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Under the federal Bankruptcy Code,the exemption amount for the debtor's personal residence is:

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Kylie filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition in which she exempted her home,valued at $125,000.Kylie can exempt her entire home from all creditors if:

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The start of the bankruptcy process is:

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Bill negligently ran his car into Philip,causing $50,000 in injuries.Bill was intoxicated at the time of the accident.Can Bill discharge this debt in bankruptcy?

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Grand Lighting Co.has filed a petition for voluntary bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Code.The following property will be exempt from the bankruptcy process:

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Individual debtors are allowed to keep some assets in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Which of the following statements concerning a Chapter 11 reorganization plan is true?

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The Bankruptcy Code uses the term "bankrupt" for a person who cannot pay his debts.

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy:

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Peggy's credit card debts are mounting as her costs of insurance and fuel have dramatically increased and her income,from sporadic free-lance jobs,has dropped.Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code will allow her to reorganize her debt while she keeps most of her assets.

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According to the case In Re: John & Julie Hoffman,a court:

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In the In Re Fox case,the court:

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Which of the following actions would prevent a discharge of debts under Chapter 7?

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Which of the following cannot file a bankruptcy petition under the Code?

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