Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
act of bankruptcy — ➔ bankruptcy * * * act of bankruptcy UK US noun [C] ► LAW an action by someone who owes money that may give people they owe money to a reason to ask a court to say that they are bankrupt (= legally unable to pay what they owe and forced to give… … Financial and business terms
Act of bankruptcy — Act Act ([a^]kt), n. [L. actus, fr. agere to drive, do: cf. F. acte. See {Agent}.] 1. That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed. [1913 Webster] That best portion… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
act of bankruptcy — Term used under former federal Bankruptcy Act (No. 3), to refer to any act which rendered a person liable to be proceeded against involuntarily as a bankrupt, or for which he could be adjudged bankrupt. The new Bankruptcy Code (1979) no longer… … Black's law dictionary
act of bankruptcy — Term used under former federal Bankruptcy Act (No. 3), to refer to any act which rendered a person liable to be proceeded against involuntarily as a bankrupt, or for which he could be adjudged bankrupt. The new Bankruptcy Code (1979) no longer… … Black's law dictionary
act of bankruptcy — or act of insolvency : an act specified by law as subjecting a person to be proceeded against as an involuntary bankrupt or insolvent … Useful english dictionary
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994 — the most comprehensive piece of bankruptcy legislation since the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978; signed into law on October 22, 1994 with most provisions effective immediately; included in the 1994 Act are: provisions to expedite bankruptcy… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 — the first substantive bankruptcy code revision since the Chandler Act of 1938. It took effect on October 1, 1979 and some of the major elements of this act were as follows: upgrading the jurisdiction of the U.S. bankruptcy courts to deal with… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 — Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005 This legislation primarily affects consumer filings, making it more difficult for a person or estate to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The BAPCPA impacts business filers as… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005 — This legislation primarily affects consumer filings, making it more difficult for a person or estate to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The BAPCPA impacts business filers as well with the heaviest impact on smaller (those listing less than $2… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Act of 1933 — a statutory expansion of reorganization for companies Section 77. The Bankruptcy Act of 1933 and the Bankruptcy Act of 1934 were superseded by the Chandler Act of 1938 (Glossary of Common Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 … Glossary of Bankruptcy
