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Today's Terms
Disclosure statement
Definition:
A comprehensive disclosure document sent to creditors when they are asked to vote on a plan of reorganization in Chapter 11.
Post-petition
Definition:
Occurring after the filing of a petition. Preference - a payment by a debtor made during a specified period (90 days or one year) prior to the filing that favors one creditor over others.
Trustee
Definition:
An agent of the court who manages the property of the debtor for the benefit of the creditors. The court appoints a trustee in most Chapter 7 cases and in Chapter 11 cases when it determines that the debtor's management should not remain in control.
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