LAW 406 - Consumer Bankruptcy Law

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This course will examine extrajudicial and state law collection practices in regard to consumer debt, including discussion of the rights and remedies available to creditors and individual debtors. This class will also focus on federal bankruptcy laws applicable to consumers in chapter 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. We will review chapters 7 and 13 in depth, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two, and examining the role of the bankruptcy court and trustee with respect to cases conducted under each chapter. Student performance will be evaluated using one exam at the end of the semester.