Deck 38: Bankruptcy

Question 1

The Bankruptcy Code grants to U.S. District Courts original and exclusive jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Federal district courts may hear all matters collateral to the bankruptcy, even if these matters are not normally permitted to be brought in federal court.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A debt is an obligation to pay money owed by a debtor to a creditor.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The court must confirm a plan of reorganization before it is binding on the parties.

Question 5

The doctrine of subordination of claims might result in two unsecured creditors getting unequal proportions of their debts paid.

Question 6

Within each federal district court is established a bankruptcy court staffed by bankruptcy judges.

Question 7

In a Chapter 7 proceeding, an unsecured creditor who files a claim with the court after the deadline because he is too busy planning and going on a vacation would be totally unable to collect.

Question 8

If the debtor contests the involuntary petition for bankruptcy, the court must enter an order for relief against the debtor.

Question 9

A fraudulent transfer made more than one year prior to filing cannot be avoided by the trustee.

Question 10

Powell has loaned Owen $500, which Owen agreed to repay on on a specified day next year. If Owen files a voluntary petition of bankruptcy four months prior to that date, Powell has a claim as a creditor.

Question 11

According to the 1994 amendments to the Bankruptcy Act, the U.S. Judicial Conference must adjust for inflation the dollar amounts of the requirements for filing involuntary cases, priorities, and exemptions every seven years.

Question 12

An automatic stay would prevent a creditor from creating a lien against the debtor's property.

Question 13

The court has the sole right to accept or reject a proposed plan of reorganization under Chapter 11.

Question 14

A trustee in bankruptcy under Chapter 7 may sell the property of the debtor's estate.

Question 15

More than 20 percent of all bankruptcy petitions are filed involuntarily.

Question 16

Any person who may be a debtor under Chapter 7, except a stockbroker or a commodity broker but including railroads, may be a debtor under Chapter 11.

Question 17

Under Chapter 11, a class that is not impaired under a plan is deemed to have accepted the plan.

Question 18

The various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code are the only options for resolving the conflict between creditor rights and debtor relief.

Question 19

The 1994 amendments allow the creditors to elect a trustee in a Chapter 11 proceeding if the court orders the appointment of a trustee for cause.

Question 20

Chapter 7 applies to all debtors, with the exception of railroads, insurance companies, banks, savings and loan associations, homestead associations, and credit unions.

Question 21

In a Chapter 11 or 13 proceeding, the bankruptcy estate of an individual includes wages earned after commencement of the proceeding.

Question 22

A composition would bind all of the debtor's creditors to the settlement.

Question 23

A debtor may not convert a Chapter 7 case to a Chapter 11 or 13 case.

Question 24

In liquidation cases the creditors look to the debtor's property at the commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding.

Question 25

The 2005 Act establishes a means test which determines a creditor's eligibility for a priority claim.

Question 26

A writ of execution is issued after a judgment against the debtor is entered in court.

Question 27

Alimony and support payments owed to the debtor who files bankruptcy are part of the bankruptcy estate that can be distributed to the debtor's creditors for the payment of allowed claims filed with the bankruptcy court.

Question 28

The debtor has an absolute right to have his bankruptcy case dismissed, whether the case is under Chapter 7, 11, or 13.

Question 29

Individual debtors must receive credit counseling before filing a bankruptcy petition under most circumstances.

Question 30

Any person eligible to be a debtor under a given bankruptcy proceeding may file a voluntary petition, but must be insolvent to do so.

Question 31

A receiver is a disinterested person appointed at the discretion of the court to manage, liquidate, and conserve assets of a debtor.

Question 32

In reorganization cases the creditors usually look to the debtor's property at the commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding.

Question 33

Most student loans cannot be discharged under Chapter 13.

Question 34

Garnishment is only a post-judgment remedy.

Question 35

Chapter 3 of the Bankruptcy Code contains provisions dealing with the commencement of a case in bankruptcy.

Question 36

A trustee under a Chapter 11 or 13 proceeding performs the same duties as a Chapter 7 trustee.

Question 37

While certain debts of an individual are not dischargeable under Chapters 7, 11, and 12, all debts are dischargeable under Chapter 13's "hardship discharge" provisions.

Question 38

A composition of creditors is a bankruptcy form of relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Question 39

The estate of a debtor includes wages earned after commencement of a Chapter 7 liquidation proceeding.

Question 40

In an assignment for the benefit of creditors, if each creditor is paid a pro rata share of his original obligation, the debtor is then discharged from any further obligation to the creditor.

Question 41

Discharge relieves the debtor in bankruptcy from liability for all of his debts.

Question 42

John's brother, Phil, loaned him $10,000 to start his business. John didn't do too well and planned to file for bankruptcy. In May, he gave Phil his car worth $8,000 to satisfy the debt. John filed his petition in November. After liquidation, if the car were included in his assets, every unsecured debtor would have received 85% of the debt owing to him. Will this be a voidable preference?

A) Yes, since Phil is an insider.
B) No, because the transfer was made more than 90 days prior to filing.
C) Yes, because the transfer was made within the prior year.
D) No, because Phil did not receive preferential treatment over other creditors.

Question 43

In March, Margaret made a loan to Pete for $10,000. Three months later, she began to hear rumors about Pete's failing financial condition. When in July, Pete asked her to loan him an additional $2,000 to buy inventory, Margaret required a security interest in the inventory and also demanded that Pete secure the first loan with his personal automobile. In September, Pete filed bankruptcy. Will these security interests stand up?

A) Yes, if they are properly filed.
B) Yes, since they are for antecedent debts.
C) No, both will be voidable preferences.
D) No, the security interest in the automobile would be a voidable preference.

Question 44

An involuntary petition for bankruptcy can be filed against a:

A) non-profit charitable organization.
B) partnership that invests in real estate.
C) life insurance company.
D) wheat farmer.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT true of United States trustees:

A) are government officials appointed by the U.S. Attorney General.
B) have administrative responsibilities in bankruptcy cases in almost all of the districts.
C) select bankruptcy trustees.
D) are the same as bankruptcy trustees.

Question 46

The bankruptcy definition of "insolvency" is a financial condition such that the sum of one's debts exceeds the sum of all one's property at fair valuation.

Question 47

All but which one of the following is a purpose of bankruptcy legislation?

A) To preserve existing business relations.
B) To punish recalcitrant debtors.
C) To bring about a quick, equitable distribution of the debtor's property among creditors.
D) To allow rehabilitation of debtors.

Question 48

Monica's husband is an accountant who keeps the books for her business. When it goes bankrupt, will Monica's husband's claim for services be allowed by the bankruptcy courts?

A) No, since he is an insider.
B) No, because it would be difficult to prove that services were actually rendered.
C) Yes, but only up to the reasonable value.
D) Yes, as long as he is not an officer of the corporation.

Question 49

A plan of reorganization under Chapter 13 will be confirmed when the:

A) debtor has not been discharged before.
B) unsecured creditors are not discharged.
C) unsecured creditors receive the same amount as the secured creditors.
D) unsecured creditors receive at least as much as they would have if the debtor had liquidated.

Question 50

The Bankruptcy Code grants to U.S. District Courts:

A) original and exclusive jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases.
B) original, but not exclusive, jurisdiction over civil proceedings arising under bankruptcy cases.
C) exclusive jurisdiction over all the debtor's property.
D) All of these are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Courts.

Question 51

Ken loaned Barbara $8,000 and took back a note secured by Barbara's car. If Barbara files for bankruptcy when the value of the car is $4,500, what is Ken's status? He has a (n):

A) secured claim for $4,500.
B) unsecured claim for $8,000.
C) unsecured claim for $4,500.
D) secured claim for $8,000.

Question 52

A Chapter 13 plan of reorganization may include all but which one of the following?

A) Priority debts must be paid in full unless the debtor waives that right.
B) Future wages must be controlled by the trustee.
C) Assets must be liquidated.
D) The rights of unsecured creditors may be modified.

Question 53

Reba files a Chapter 7 petition in bankruptcy. She owns the following property: (1) an automobile valued at $2,800; (2) a homestead valued at $80,000, on which First Bank holds a mortgage of $60,000; (3) personal jewelry valued at $1,100; and (4) monthly disability payments of $1,000. Assuming Reba elects to use the exemptions listed in the Bankruptcy Code, what property may she keep?

A) The disability payments only.
B) The disability payments and the homestead only.
C) The disability payments plus the automobile, the homestead, and the jewelry.
D) Nothing. She must sell all of her assets and have the proceeds distributed to the creditors, and she must turn the disability payments over to the trustee.

Question 54

A statutory lien arises solely by force of statute and includes a security interest and a judicial lien.

Question 55

A court will not grant a discharge under Chapter 7 to a debtor who:

A) has been granted a Chapter 7 or 11 discharge within eight years prior to filing.
B) has made false claims to the court.
C) has destroyed collateral.
D) All of these.

Question 56

All but which one of the following would be exempt from bankruptcy under the federal law?

A) $500 received in child support.
B) A $1,300 diamond ring.
C) A $400 cashmere sweater.
D) A $8,000 SUV.

Question 57

The court will not allow any claim that:

A) is unenforceable against the debtor or her property.
B) is for insider or attorney services in excess of the reasonable value of such services.
C) may be offset against a debt owing the debtor.
D) All of these.

Question 58

Which of the following debts are dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding?

A) A $10,000 judgment that has not yet been executed.
B) Medical expenses of $25,000.
C) Credit card debts of $15,000 from two years ago.
D) All of these are dischargeable.

Question 59

Which of the following debts would be discharged in bankruptcy?

A) Consumer credit loans for a stove.
B) Property taxes on a beach house.
C) Student loans.
D) Alimony payments past due.

Question 60

Pre-judgment attachment permits a creditor to seize the debtor's property:

A) to prevent the debtor from disposing of assets before litigation would result in a judgment for the creditor.
B) if the defendant has not paid his debts on time.
C) when the defendant has filed for bankruptcy.
D) if the defendant cannot be persuaded to come to court.

Question 61

Voidable preferences include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) a transfer of property of the debtor to or for the benefit of a creditor.
B) payment of taxes owed to a governmental unit.
C) a transfer of property while the debtor was insolvent.
D) a transfer that enables a creditor to receive more than he would have received under Chapter 7.

Question 62

Margaret has $3,200 cash after selling off her television, sound system, and personal computer. She has debts of $4,800 owing to the following creditors: Anna - $900
Bob's Shop - $1500
Hyatt's - $2100
Jones - $300
If they all agree to a composition, how much will Hyatt's be able to collect?

A) $2,100.
B) $1,400.
C) $700.
D) $1,050.

Question 63

One type of fraudulent transfer consists of the:

A) distribution of the debtor's property among creditors.
B) debtor's transferring property with actual intent to hinder her creditors.
C) avoidance of statutory liens when debtor becomes insolvent.
D) discharge of debts of unsecured tardy creditors.

Question 64

Millard has an allowed claim of $5,000 against the estate of Tabitha and has a security interest in her art collection in the amount of $3,000 of the $5,000 claim.

A) Millard will recover nothing in the bankruptcy proceeding.
B) Millard will recover $5,000 in the bankruptcy proceeding.
C) Millard has a secured claim in the amount of $3,000 and an unsecured claim in the amount of $2,000.
D) It would be a voidable preference to pay Millard the full $5,000.

Question 65

Which chapter of the Bankruptcy Act allows for the adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income?

A) Chapter 7.
B) Chapter 11.
C) Chapter 12.
D) Chapter 13.

Question 66

Under the Bankruptcy Act, the debtor must file which of the following?

A) A list of creditors.
B) Copies of tax returns for the previous five years.
C) A list of family members and persons who might be considered "insiders."
D) All of these.

Question 67

Which of the following would be a voidable transfer if made within 90 days of bankruptcy?

A) An exchange for new value.
B) A consumer's transfer of property valued at $500.
C) A payment made in the ordinary course of business.
D) All of these are voidable transfers.

Question 68

Under Chapter 7, the court will not grant the debtor a discharge if the debtor

A) is not an individual.
B) has destroyed, concealed, or failed to keep records.
C) has transferred, removed, or concealed any of his property with intent to defraud his creditors within 12 months before the filing of the bankruptcy petition.
D) All of these.

Question 69

Once a Chapter 13 plan has been confirmed, it may:

A) be modified at the debtor's request but only if the trustee agrees.
B) be modified only if all unsecured creditors agree.
C) not be modified.
D) be modified at the request of the debtor, the trustee, or a holder of an unsecured claim.

Question 70

A plan for reorganization under Chapter 11 does not have to meet which of the following requirements to be confirmed by the court?

A) Good faith.
B) Feasibility.
C) Be accepted by all creditors.
D) Cash payments for certain classes of creditors.

Question 71

Non-bankruptcy compromises to give debtors relief while protecting the rights of creditors include:

A) compositions.
B) non-statutory assignments for the benefit of creditors.
C) receiverships under the direction of a court with equity powers.
D) All of these.

Question 72

An ordinary contract between the debtor and his creditors whereby the creditors receive pro rata a part of their claims and the debtor is discharged from the balance of the claims is:

A) a non-statutory composition.
B) a statutory assignment.
C) an equity receivership.
D) an automatic stay.

Question 73

Which of the following claims will be paid first from the debtor's estate under Chapter 7?

A) A gap creditor with a claim of $2,000.
B) A state claiming $5,000 in back taxes.
C) The trustee's expenses of $3,000.
D) Employees claiming unpaid wages of $5,000 for wages earned within 90 days of the bankruptcy filing.

Question 74

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy:

A) eliminates the operation of an automatic stay.
B) may only be filed under Chapter 7 or 11.
C) must be filed by the trustee.
D) eliminates the need for the court to order a discharge.

Question 75

A private employer:

A) may terminate the employment of an individual solely because he has been a debtor in bankruptcy.
B) may not discriminate with regard to employment solely because an individual was insolvent before the commencement of a bankruptcy case.
C) has no restrictions regarding employment practices involving individuals who are or have been debtors under the Bankruptcy Code.
D) may discriminate with respect to employment against an individual who has not paid a debt that is dischargeable in a case under the Bankruptcy Code.

Question 76

Confirmation of a plan for reorganization under Chapter 13 may be given only if:

A) the plan complies with applicable law and is given in good faith.
B) the plan provides for payments longer than three years.
C) the debtor remains in possession of the estate.
D) all of the creditors agree to accept it.

Question 77

A trustee in bankruptcy may avoid which of the following?

A) Fraudulent transfers.
B) Voidable preferences.
C) Automatic stays.
D) Both fraudulent transfers and voidable preferences.

Question 78

All of the following are dischargeable in bankruptcy EXCEPT:

A) an unsecured note to a bank.
B) a car loan.
C) domestic support obligations arising from divorce or separation proceedings.
D) a court judgment against the debtor.

Question 79

Creditors entitled to priority are paid before:

A) the debtor's attorney.
B) secured creditors.
C) unsecured creditors who file their claims on time.
D) anyone else.

Question 80

The Packer Video Company files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Its only non-exempt asset is a piece of equipment valued at $15,000. The claims that have been approved by the trustee are as follows:
(1) $2,500 in expenses of the trustee in the administration of the estate.
(2) $4,000 in wages, salaries, and commissions earned by employees within ninety days before the filing of the bankruptcy petition and the cessation of the business.
(3)
$500 in employment taxes owed to the state.
(4) Unsecured claims in the amount of $10,000.
(5) A perfected security interest in the amount of $2,000 which is held by First Bank and which is secured by the item of equipment.
How much money will be available to pay the general unsecured creditors who have no priority?

A) $15,000
B) $13,000
C) $10,500
D) $6,000