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Today's Terms
Reorganization
Definition:
The resolving of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the emergence of the debtor as a viable business. Generally, the company agrees with creditors on a plan for payment of their claims (plan of reorganization) and emerges from Chapter 11 after the plan is confirmed by the court.
Repo Laws Repossess
Definition:
The repo laws: If you don't make your car payments for a number of months, your lender may repo or repossess your car. Without a car you may not be able to get to work.
Bankruptcy Court
Definition:
The federal tribunal where cases under the Bankruptcy Code are litigated.
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