LAW 435 - Bankruptcy

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Illinois Institute of Technology

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Description:

After surveying the rights of creditors under non-bankruptcy law, this course focuses on how the Bankruptcy Code deals with those rights and other relationships involving the debtor. Topics covered include initiation of bankruptcy proceedings, the stay and its consequences, definition of the stay and its consequences, definition of the bankruptcy estate, claims, priorities, exemptions, discharge, avoidance powers, executory contracts, liquidation, and reorganization. If time permits there will be an introduction to the jurisdiction and procedure of bankruptcy courts. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iit.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 567-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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