Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure
/ˈfedərəl ruːl əv ˈbæŋkrəptsi prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedural rule enacted by the United States Supreme Court governing the process and practice in federal bankruptcy courts.
The Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure outlines the steps for filing a bankruptcy petition.
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Commentary
These rules are designed to ensure uniformity and fairness in bankruptcy proceedings across federal courts.
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