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Today's Terms
United States Trustee
Definition:
An agent of the U.S. Department of Justice appointed to assist in bankruptcy cases. The U.S. Trustee administers many of the duties of the court including appointing committees.
Bankruptcy Amendments of 1984
Definition:
A set of amendments to the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978. It contains a number of provisions including: limiting the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
Debtor
Definition:
The entity seeking protection from creditors under the bankruptcy laws.
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