Title 11 of the United States Code
/ˈtaɪtl ɪˈlɛvən ʌv ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) The Bankruptcy Code, codified at Title 11 of the United States Code, governing bankruptcy law and procedures in federal courts.
Debtors file petitions under Title 11 of the United States Code to commence bankruptcy proceedings.
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Commentary
Commonly referred to simply as 'the Bankruptcy Code,' Title 11 is the primary source of federal bankruptcy law, essential for insolvency practice and drafting reorganization or liquidation filings.
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