adversary proceeding(s)
11adversary — ad•ver•sar•y [[t]ˈæd vərˌsɛr i[/t]] n. pl. sar•ies, adj. 1) a person, group, etc., that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy 2) an opponent in a contest; contestant 3) cvb of or pertaining to an adversary 4) cvb involving adversaries, as plaintiff …
12naturalization proceeding — A proceeding for the naturalization of an alien, which, while a judicial proceeding, is not an adversary proceeding, being merely a proceeding provided by statute for the administration of the naturalization laws in the case of an application for …
13bankruptcy clerk — This office receives and is responsible for the management and safe keeping of the documents filed under a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding. The clerk is responsible for keeping a docket for each case, a claims register, correct copies of… …
14docket — the schedule on which the clerk of the court records all motions, pleadings, memoranda, orders and all other court filings (Glossary of Common Bankruptcy Terms) The list of documents and actions within a bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding… …
15abstention — The court s dismissal or suspension of a bankruptcy case, or its refusal to entertain related proceedings, on grounds of fairness or in deference to another court (SA Bankruptcy.com) In certain circumstances, the court may choose to abstain from… …
16property of the estate — All legal and equitable interests of the debtor in property as of the petition date (SA Bankruptcy.com) The property that is not exempt and belongs to the bankruptcy estate. Property of the estate is usually sold by the trustee and the claims of… …
17controversy — A litigated question; adversary proceeding in a court of law; a civil action or suit, either at law or in equity; a justiciable dispute. To be a controversy under federal constitutional provision limiting exercise of judicial power of United… …
18controversy — A litigated question; adversary proceeding in a court of law; a civil action or suit, either at law or in equity; a justiciable dispute. To be a controversy under federal constitutional provision limiting exercise of judicial power of United… …
19procedural law — Law that prescribes the procedures and methods for enforcing rights and duties and for obtaining redress (e.g., in a suit). It is distinguished from substantive law (i.e., law that creates, defines, or regulates rights and duties). Procedural law …
20Bankruptcy in the United States — The United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4) authorizes Congress to enact uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States. Congress has exercised this authority several times since 1801, most recently… …
