Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor (Fourth Edition)

This book combines expository text with examples and explanations. The textual portion provides a clear and readable exposition of the topic, beginning with the basics, and moving in the direction of more intricate and advanced issues. It focuses on material that is likely to be covered in a bankruptcy or debtor/creditor course. Examples and explanations follow the textual discussion. The purpose of the examples and explanations is to provide concrete illustrations of how the principles discussed in the text would apply.

【Main Contents】

1.The Formation and Framework of the Debtor/ Creditor Relationship and an Introduction to Unsecured Debt
2.Secured Debt and Priorities
3.Debt Collection under State Law
4.Fraudulent Transfers
5.The Nature, Source, and Policies of Bankruptcy Law
6.Participate in the Bankruptcy Case
7.Bankruptcy Jurisdiction, the Powers of the Bankruptcy Court, and Sovereign Immunity
8.Debtor Eligibility and the Different Forms of Bankruptcy Relief
9.The Commencement and Dismissal of the Bankruptcy Case
10.The Automatic Stay
11.Relief from Stay and Adequate Protection
12.Property of the Estate
13.Exemptions, Redemption, and Reaffirmation
14.The Trustee’s Avoidance Powers: General Principles and Policies
15.The Trustee’s Avoidance Powers: Unperfected Interests and Statutory Liens
16.The Avoidance of Preferences, Setoff, Fraudulent Transfers, and Postpetition Transfers
17.The Trustee’s Power to Deal with Estate Property and to Obtain Credit
18.Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
19.Claims against the Estate
20.The Chapter 13 Plan
21.The Chapter 11 Plan
22.The Debtor’s Discharge