Bankruptcy

3 Credit Hours

The course is an introductory survey of the federal Bankruptcy Code, found in title 11 of the United States Code. This survey will cover Chapters 7 (liquidation bankruptcy), 11 (business reorganization) and 13 (individual reorganization) of the Bankruptcy Code. The focus will be on core concepts of bankruptcy, applicable to both consumer and business cases. Topics will include the discharge of debts, the staying of creditors, the resolution of claims, and the various provisions promoting the restructuring and reorganization of business and consumer debts.