By Nicholas Ortiz on May 2, 2007 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, General Bankruptcy Information, Massachusetts | 0 Comments
The recent case of Container Recycling Alliance v. Lassman, 359 B.R. 358 (D.Mass. 2007) addressed the issue of when a party (in this case a creditor) retains the right to a jury trial in an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy. The right to a jury trial often allows a creditor to remove a case to [...]
Popularity: 2% [?]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney on May 2, 2007 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information, Illinois, Venue and Qualifications | 0 Comments
There are several factors relevant to making such a determination. This article explores the basic elements of eligibility as the first part of a nine part series.
Section 109 of the Bankruptcy Code describes who may, and who may not, be a debtor?
To be a debtor, a person must either:
a) Reside in the United States; [...]
Popularity: 5% [?]