bankruptcy court
51court of bankruptcy — A court having jurisdiction of proceedings in bankruptcy, which, in the terms of the Bankruptcy Act, is a United States District Court and a District Court of the territories and possessions to which the Act is or may hereafter be applicable. 9… …
52Bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers — Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 15, 2008. The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers is the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history with Lehman holding over $600 billion in assets. [cite web… …
53court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings …
54court — A space which is uncovered, but which may be partly or wholly inclosed by buildings or walls. When used in connection with a street, indicates a short street, blind alley, or open space like a short street inclosed by dwellings or other buildings …
55Bankruptcy in the United Kingdom — There is no single law on bankruptcy in the United Kingdom with there being one system for England and Wales, one for Northern Ireland and one for Scotland.In the United Kingdom, bankruptcy refers only to insolvency of individuals and… …
56prepackaged bankruptcy — a situation where a company and its creditors agree to a plan of reorganization before the company files a bankruptcy petition. In a true prepackaged bankruptcy, a plan of reorganization is circulated and approved by creditors before the petition …
57small claims court — A Court which has simplified rules, thus encouraging non lawyers to attend at the Court without legal representation. In British Columbia, the amount that can be considered in a small claims action is $10,000 or less (Dictionary of Canadian… …
58bankruptcy order — This indicates that a person is unable to pay their debts and, subject to certain exceptions, deprives them of their property. The property can then be sold in order to pay the person s creditors. HM Customs & Revenue Glossary * * * bankruptcy… …
59application for a bankruptcy order — (= petition) (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) The application made under the Bankruptcy and insolvency Act for the Court to hand down a Receiving Order (Bankruptcy Order) stating the person is in bankruptcy. In an amendment dated… …
60Public Access to Court Electronic Records — (= PACER) a service provided by the court system that gives case filing information. PACER requires an IBM compatible computer equipped with a modem. (Common Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …
