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CHAPTER 11
Chapter 11 is the reorganization chapter commonly
used by businesses, but it is also available to individuals.
In Chapter 11, creditors vote on whether to accept or reject a plan,
which also must be approved by the court. While the debtor
normally remains in control of his assets, the court can order the
appointment of a trustee to take possession and control of the
business.
Corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors
wishing to remain in business and reorganize their financial affairs
may choose to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under a chapter 11,
debtors seek to restructure their debts, either by reducing the debt
or by extending the time to repay. A liquidation of all or a portion
of the debtor's assets may occur when filing this chapter of
bankruptcy. Under chapter 11, the debtor normally goes through
consolidation and reorganization to reduce the debt load.
Chapter 11 is available to all persons who are
eligible to file under Chapter 7, including railroads; however,
stock or commodity brokers are not eligible to file under Chapter
11.
Read more about Chapter 11 Reorganization
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