extra Flashcards
Exoneration
allows the sureties to sue the original debtor to pay the creditor. This will take the liability out of the sureties’ responsibilities.
Subrogation
When the guarantor or surety discharges the principal debtor’s obligation to the creditor, the guarantor or surety gets all the creditor’s rights regarding the obligation
contribution.
when the other co-sureties are obliged to contribute their share of the liability to the surety that had to make the full payment.
9
municipality
7
individual liquidation
13
adjustment of debts (repayment) and all are applicable to an individual or a farmer.
11
reorganization of debts
who can petition a debtor into involuntary chapter 11 bankruptcy?
fewer than 12 creditors one creditor may file against a debtor if his total unsecured claim is at least $15,325 and it is not subject to a bona fide dispute
Reasons to dismiss a voluntary bankruptcy petition
Debtor has;
- Income higher than the state median
- Not paid post-petition child support or alimony
- Failed to provided the necessary documents
- Been convicted of drug trafficking or a violent crime and the victim has filed a motion for the bankruptcy to be dismissed