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enabling statute

enabling statute : a statute that confers (as to an administrative agency) the power or authority to engage in conduct not previously allowed

fraudulent transfer

made with intent to defraud or for which the debtor receives less than the transferred property's value. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

clerk of court

officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge and other judges in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court. Source: Federal Judicial Center

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current monthly income

social security income and certain other payments made because the debtor is the victim of certain crimes. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

creditors' meeting

creditors' meeting see 341 meeting Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

council

a governmental body: as a : a group elected as a legislative body [city ] b : an administrative body [ on aging] c : an executive body whose members are equal in power and authority compare

corporation

(as eminent domain) ;broadly : a public corporation (as a utility) created to act as an agency of administration and local self-government NOTE: As a result of its incorporation, a municipal corporation has the capacity to sue

contingent claim

e.g., where the debtor is a cosigner on another person's loan and that person fails to pay. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

contested matter

than objections to claims, that are disputed but are not within the definition of an "adversary proceeding". Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

consumer debts

consumer debts Debts incurred for personal (as opposed to business) needs. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

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