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Gem Jewelers files a voluntary petition for bankruptcy. In listing its assets, Gem intentionally does not include certain valuable stones. After Gem is granted a discharge, Hasty Catering, one of Gem's unsecured creditors whose claims were discharged, learns of the fraud. Hasty can​


A) ​do nothing.
B) ​enforce its claim against Gem.
C) ​file an involuntary petition for bankruptcy against Gem.
D) ​take possession of the stones with or without a breach of the peace.

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Rulings from bankruptcy courts are final-they cannot be appealed.

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A debtor must be insolvent to file for bankruptcy relief.

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An involuntary bankruptcy occurs when a debtor's creditors are forced to accept a discharge of the debtor's debts.

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Daniel is a trustee for a federal bankruptcy court. Daniel's duties include​


A) ​collecting the debtor's available estate.
B) ​establishing priority for the payment of unsecured creditors.
C) ​operating a debtor's business to obtain maximum profit for creditors.
D) ​submitting to an examination under oath by the creditors.

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In the majority of states, debtors may use only federal, not state, exemptions to exempt certain property from the bankruptcy.

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Beatrix defaults on a debt to Credit Union Corporation. As a creditor, Credit Union can place liens on all of Beatrix's property except


A) ​motor vehicles used to commute to work.
B) ​stock in various corporations.
C) ​items that the debtor selects.
D) ​vacant commercial property.

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Lenders Bank provides Mark with a mortgage to buy a home. The rate of interest is fixed for five years and then adjusts annually. This is


A) a fixed-rate mortgage.
B) an adjustable-rate mortgage.
C) a workout agreement.
D) a violation of the law.

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In a repayment plan case, the plan must provide for payment of all claims in full, whether or not they are entitled to priority.

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Carlton files a petition in bankruptcy. One of the goals of bankruptcy law with respect to a debtor is to​


A) ​encourage the continued use of credit to borrow funds.
B) ​ensure that third parties will continue to guarantee loans.
C) ​provide a fresh start, free from creditors' claims.
D) ​shield assets from creditors' claims.

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If a homeowner defaults, or fails to make the mortgage payments, the lender has the right to foreclose on the mortgaged property.

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Vito borrows $150,000 from Workers & Farmers Bank to buy a home. If he fails to make payments on the mortgage, the bank has the right to repossess and auction off the property securing the loan. This is


A) a cram-down provision.
B) a forbearance.
C) a foreclosure.
D) the right of redemption.

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Fact Pattern 22-1 Robin's home is in a state that has a $60,000 homestead exemption. Robin defaults on a $120,000 debt that she owes to Suburban Mortgage Company. Robin's home is sold at auction for $160,000. -Refer to Fact Pattern 22-1. Robin will receive​


A) ​$0.
B) ​$60,000.
C) ​$100,000.
D) ​$120,000.

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Any "person"-defined as including corporations-may be a debtor in a liquidation proceeding.

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Donna goes through an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding. An involuntary bankruptcy occurs when​


A) ​a debtor files forms designated for the purpose in a bankruptcy court.
B) ​a debtor is unable to pay his or her debts as they come due.
C) ​a debtor's creditors force the debtor into bankruptcy proceedings.
D) ​a debtor's debts exceed the fair market value of his or her assets.

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Rhea's voluntary petition for bankruptcy is found to be proper. The order for relief is effective as soon as​


A) ​Rhea files the petition.
B) ​Rhea posts a bond to cover the costs of the proceedings.
C) ​Rhea's creditors agree to the terms.
D) ​the trustee collects and distributes the property of Rhea's estate.

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A farmer cannot be forced into involuntary bankruptcy.

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If the assets in a debtor's estate in bankruptcy are insufficient to pay fully all creditors, the debtor is liable for the difference.

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An order for relief in a bankruptcy proceeding amounts to a discharge of the debts of the party petitioning for bankruptcy protection.

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One goal of bankruptcy law is to ensure equitable treatment of creditors who are competing for a debtor's assets.

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