LibGuides: Business Law: Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy

Introduction
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The law of bankruptcy is codified in Title 11 of the United States Code. Procedural rules on bankruptcy can be found in the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and local rules for each court. Bankruptcy cases are heard by United States Bankruptcy Courts. Bankruptcy cases are described by the chapters of the Bankruptcy Code under which they are filed:

Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy Basics Glossary
Bankruptcy Basics | United States Courts
Bankruptcy Basics is a publication of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. It provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of federal bankruptcy laws.
Bankruptcy Cases | United States Courts
Federal courts, in their exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, give people and businesses a fresh start when they can no longer pay their debts.
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (pdf) (eff. Dec. 1, 2019) govern procedures for bankruptcy proceedings.
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Texas Bankruptcy Law
U.S. Courts, including Bankruptcy Courts
This site provides links to the 94 federal district courts which handle bankruptcy filings.