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_____ refers to a situation wherein the court forces dissenting creditors to accept a reorganization plan when the court finds that it is fair and equitable.


A) Cram down
B) Make one whole
C) Divestiture
D) Restitution

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What Chapter of the bankruptcy code is liquidation for businesses?


A) Chapter 12
B) Chapter 11
C) Chapter 15
D) Chapter 7

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Creditors wishing to obtain funds from a bankruptcy must typically file proof of a claim with the estate within a certain time.

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An involuntary bankruptcy petition can be filed against:


A) banking corporations.
B) multinational companies.
C) agricultural corporations.
D) nonprofit organizations.

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Straight bankruptcy or liquidation is covered under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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In order to safeguard the debtor from reaffirmation agreements the Court:


A) allows the debtor to rescind the reaffirmation agreement within a period of 60 days.
B) is empowered to declare all reaffirmation agreements as void.
C) may order the creditor to demand only 50 percent of the original debt amount.
D) may allow a reaffirmation agreement only if the debtor is represented by an attorney.

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According to the 2005 revisions of the Bankruptcy Code:


A) any eviction proceedings in which the landlord obtained a judgment of possession prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition can be continued.
B) any eviction proceedings in which the landlord obtained a judgment of abandonment prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition can be continued.
C) any eviction proceedings in which the landlord obtained a judgment of defeasance prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition can be continued.
D) any eviction proceedings in which the landlord obtained a judgment of vicarious liability prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition can be continued.

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Under the Bankruptcy Code a judge is allowed to reduce the debt of an unsecured consumer creditor by what percentage?


A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 75%

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Which of the following fits within one of the exceptions to the Bankruptcy Act's preference provision?


A) A perfected Article 9 security interest.
B) A transfer to an insider of the debtor.
C) A transfer made in the ordinary course of the debtor's business.
D) A consumer's transfer of less than $2.000 to a creditor who has sold her consumer goods.

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Unless state law says otherwise,a bankrupt party may choose either the state's exemptions or the federal exemptions when deciding which property to exempt from bankruptcy.

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Joe goes into bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and in due course all of his debts are discharged thereby.After the discharge is granted,Joe signs an agreement promising to repay one of those discharged debts.Joe's attorney certifies that Joe is able to pay the debt.Is Joe bound to pay this debt?

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Joe is not bound to pay the discharged d...

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An absolute $136,875 homestead cap applies if:


A) the debtor's aggregate interest exceeds $1,450 in value in jewellery held primarily for the personal,family,or household use of the debtor.
B) retirement funds that are in a fund or account are exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.
C) the debtor's interest exceeds $136,875 in value in real or personal property.
D) the bankruptcy court determines that the debtor has been convicted of a felony.

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Ajax has accumulated debts which the company is unable to pay.The company has four creditors who hold security provided by Ajax and are valued as follows: Ace ($6,000),Crest ($3,000),Maxton ($8,000)and Interon ($9,000).Which of these creditors will be able to successfully file a petition for involuntary bankruptcy for Ajax?

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As per the amendments carried out by the...

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To which of the following is Chapter 11 not available?


A) Manufacturing corporations
B) A sole proprietorship that sells used cars
C) A bank
D) A natural person

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Which of the following transfers would be considered fraudulent under the 2005 revisions of the Bankruptcy Code?


A) Transfers that are intended by the debtor and creditor to be a contemporaneous exchange for new value.
B) Transfers that led to the creation of a security interest in new property where new value was given by the secured party to enable the debtor to obtain the property.
C) Transfers made in payment of a debt incurred in the ordinary course of the business of the debtor and the transferee.
D) Transfers to or for the benefit of an insider under an employment contract and not in the ordinary course of business.

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Dave,who is in financial trouble,has ten creditors.An involuntary bankruptcy petition against Dave requires that three of these creditors sign.

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A plan is considered to be fair and equitable to a class of impaired claimants with unsecured claims if the reorganization plan:


A) provides for the sale of any property subject to liens securing such claims free and clear of such liens with the liens to attach to the proceeds of the sale.
B) provides for the realization by the holders of the "indubitable equivalent" of such claims.
C) provides that each holder of a claim will receive or retain on account of the claim property of a value equal to the allowed amount of such claim.
D) provides the holder of any interest that is junior to the interests of such class will not receive any property on account of such junior claim.

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One of the kinds of property that is exempt from bankruptcy under Chapter 7's federal exemptions is one's interest (not to exceed $3,675 in value)in one motor vehicle.

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Chapter 14 of the Bankruptcy Code allows for special protections for family farmers.

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Under Chapter 7,a debtor is denied discharge of all debts when:


A) the debtor has transferred property in order to defraud creditors.
B) the debtor has unpaid tax liabilities.
C) the debtor has made a preferential transfer to a creditor.
D) the debtor has made a fraudulent transfer.

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