PRLG 118 - Obligation,Debt Collection and Bankruptcy

Institution:

Southern University at Shreveport

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the laws of obligation and debtor-creditor relations. Students are introduced to the laws governing formation, validity and enforcement of conventional obligations, quasi-contracts and offenses and quasi-offenses. Federal and state laws governing consumer credit and debt collection practices are introduced. This course will also examine bankruptcy as a means of debtor-creditor relief, with particular emphasis on Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Federal Bankruptcy Act.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.susla.edu

Phone Number:

(318) 670-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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