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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

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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

consumer debtor

consumer debtor A debtor whose debts are primarily consumer debts. Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

collection by affidavit

collection by affidavit :a procedure available for small estates in some states as an alternative to court administration in which a person named in a will may file an affidavit asserting his or her entitlement to

director

director 1 : the head of an organized group or administrative unit or agency 2 : any of a group of persons usually elected by shareholders and entrusted with

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

bankruptcy judge

judge A judicial officer of the United States district court who is the court official with decision Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

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