avoidance powers — Rights given to the bankruptcy trustee or the debtor in possession to recover certain transfers of property such as preferences or fraudulent transfers or to void liens created before the commencement of a bankruptcy case (SA Bankruptcy.com)… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
lien — a charge upon a specific property designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation (Glossary of Common Bankruptcy Terms) A charge against or interest in property to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation. A… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Lien (disambiguation) — Lien may refer to:In law:* Lien, the broadest term for any sort of charge or encumbrance against an item of property that secures the payment of a debt * Lien avoidance, action taken to clear title to land from a judgment lien arising out of pre… … Wikipedia
avoidance — The Bankruptcy Code permits the debtor to eliminate (avoid) some kinds of liens that interfere with (or impair) an exemption claimed in the bankruptcy. Most judgment liens that have attached to the debtor s home can be avoided if the total of the … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Lien avoidance — In bankruptcy the debtor, by way of a Motion to Avoid Lien , can avoid certain liens that attached to the debtor s exempt property prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition. This action is often used to clear title to land from a judgment… … Wikipedia
judicial lien — One obtained by judgment, levy, sequestration, or other legal or equitable process or proceeding. Within meaning of Bankruptcy Code lien avoidance section, is charge against or interest in property to secure payment of debt, obtained by judgment… … Black's law dictionary
judicial lien — One obtained by judgment, levy, sequestration, or other legal or equitable process or proceeding. Within meaning of Bankruptcy Code lien avoidance section, is charge against or interest in property to secure payment of debt, obtained by judgment… … Black's law dictionary
Bankruptcy in the United States — The United States Constitution (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4) authorizes Congress to enact uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States. Congress has exercised this authority several times since 1801, most recently… … Wikipedia
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Face (sociological concept) — Face, idiomatically meaning dignity/prestige, is a fundamental concept in the fields of sociology, sociolinguistics, semantics, politeness theory, psychology, political science, communication, and Face Negotiation Theory. Contents 1 Definitions 2 … Wikipedia
