TOPICAL INDEX CATEGORIES (A TO Z)

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


A

ABANDONMENT OF ESTATE PROPERTY

ABSOLUTE PRIORITY RULE - (See Chapter   11 -  Absolute Priority Rule)

ABSTENTION

ADEQUATE PROTECTION

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CLAIMS -              GENERAL

ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS- PROCEDURES

ADVISORY OPINIONS

AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ACT OF 1987

APPEALS - EXTENSION OF TIME TO APPEAL FOR EXCUSABLE NEGLECT

APPEALS - STAY PENDING APPEAL

 

ASSIGNMENTS

AUTOMATIC STAY - GENERAL

AUTOMATIC STAY - PENDING LITIGATION

AUTOMATIC STAY - POST-CONFIRMATION STAY

AUTOMATIC STAY - RELIEF FROM STAY

AUTOMATIC STAY - VIOLATION OF STAY

AVOIDABLE TRANSFERS - DEBTOR'S  POWERS

AVOIDABLE TRANSFERS - GENERAL

AVOIDABLE TRANSFERS - SECTION 544 (a) STRONG-ARM POWERS

AVOIDANCE OF CERTAIN LIENS - (See Liens - Avoidance of Certain Liens)



B

NONE LISTED


         C

CASE ADMINISTRATION - REOPENING

CASH COLLATERAL

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 7 - ABUSE

CHAPTER 7 - CONVERSION/DISMISSAL (Voluntary by Debtor)

CHAPTER 7 - DISMISSAL BY DEBTOR

CHAPTER 7 - DISMISSAL/CONVERSION BY A    CREDITOR

CHAPTER 7 - DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

CHAPTER 7 - SUBSTANTIAL ABUSE

CHAPTER 11

CHAPTER 11 - ABSOLUTE PRIORITY RULE

CHAPTER 11 - CONFIRMATION

CHAPTER 11 CONVERSION/DISMISSAL

CHAPTER 11 - DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

CHAPTER 11 POST-CONFIRMATION MATTERS

CHAPTER 12

CHAPTER 12 - CONFIRMATION

CHAPTER 12 - CONVERSION/DISMISSAL

CHAPTER 12 - DISCHARGE - GENERAL

CHAPTER 12 - DISPOSABLE INCOME

CHAPTER 12 - ELIGIBILITY

CHAPTER 12 - MODIFICATION OF A             CONFIRMED PLAN

CHAPTER 12 - POST-CONFIRMATION         MATTERS

CHAPTER 13

CHAPTER 13 - CONFIRMATION

CHAPTER 13 - CONVERSION/DISMISSAL

CHAPTER 13 - DISCHARGE

CHAPTER 13 - MODIFICATION OF A             CONFIRMED PLAN

CHAPTER 13 - POST CONFIRMATION           MATTERS

CIVIL PROCEDURE - CONSOLIDATION FOR TRIAL

CIVIL PROCEDURE - GENERAL

CIVIL PROCEDURE - INTERVENTION

CIVIL PROCEDURE - RELIEF FROM JUDGMENTS

CLAIMS

CLAIMS - CO-DEBTOR CLAIMS

CLAIMS - DETERMINING/ALLOWING

CLAIMS - INFORMAL PROOFS OF CLAIMS

CLAIMS - OBJECTIONS TO CLAIMS

CLAIMS - PRIORITY CLAIMS (Wages, Salaries, Compensation)

CLAIMS - PROOF OF CLAIMS - Amendment

CLAIMS - PROOF OF CLAIMS - General

CLAIMS - SECURED/UNSECURED

CLAIMS - PROOFS OF CLAIMS (Timeliness)

CLAIMS - VALUATION

CLAIMS - VALUATION (including determination of secured status)

COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL - (See Estoppel -    Issue Preclusion/Collateral Estoppel)

COMPENSATION (See Professional                   Compensation)

CONTEMPT POWERS

CONTRACT LAW

CONTRACT LAW - REFORMATION

CONVERSION - EFFECT OF

COSTS - (See Professional Compensation -         Allowed Costs)

COSTS - ATTORNEY'S FEES

COSTS - GENERAL

CREDIT - OBTAINING

CREDIT - OBTAINING - POST-CONFIRMATION


D

DEBTOR'S DUTIES - SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS

DEFAULT JUDGMENTS

DISCHARGE - DENIAL OF DISCHARGE

DISCHARGE (REGARDING ALL DEBTS) - DENIAL OF DISCHARGE IN CHAPTER 7

DISCHARGE (REGARDING ALL DEBTS) - EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE COMPLAINT

DISCHARGE - REVOCATION

DISCHARGE - TIMELINESS OF COMPLAINT

DISCHARGE - VACATE

DISCHARGEABILITY - CLAIM OF  PRECLUSION

DISCHARGEABILITY - CRIMINAL RESTITUTION

DISCHARGEABILITY - DISCHARGE DENIED IN PRIOR CHAPTER 7 CASE

DISCHARGEABILITY - DRUNK DRIVING

DISCHARGEABILITY - EMBEZZLEMENT OR LARCENY

DISCHARGEABILITY - FALSE PRETENSES, FALSE REPRESENTATION, ACTUAL FRAUD

DISCHARGEABILITY - FALSE FINANCIAL        STATEMENT

DISCHARGEABILITY - FAMILY SUPPORT  DEBTS

DISCHARGEABILITY - FEES UNDER § 523(d)

 

DISCHARGEABILITY - FRAUD - GENERAL

DISCHARGEABILITY - FRAUD BY A    FIDUCIARY

DISCHARGEABILITY -PROPERTY SETTLEMENT DEBTS

DISCHARGEABILITY - STUDENT LOANS - AGE OF LOAN

DISCHARGEABILITY - STUDENT LOANS - HARDSHIP

DISCHARGEABILITY - TIMELINESS OF       COMPLAINT

DISCHARGEABILITY - UNSCHEDULED   DEBTS

DISCHARGEABILITY - WILFUL,  MALICIOUS INJURY

DISCLOSURES OF COMPENSATION - (See Professional Compensation - Disclosure of Compensation)

DISMISSAL - FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM

DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS - FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM

DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS - JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS - SUMMARY JUDGMENT

DIVORCE MATTERS - GENERAL

DIVORCE-RELATED MATTERS



E

ELIGIBILITY: DEATH OF A DEBTOR

ELIGIBILITY: SIMULTANEOUS/SUCCESSIVE FILINGS

EMPLOYMENT OF ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS - DUTY TO DISCLOSE

EQUITABLE DEFENSES - EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL

EQUITABLE DEFENSES - EXCUSABLE NEGLECT

EQUITABLE DEFENSES - JUDICIAL ESTOPPEL

EQUITABLE DEFENSES - LACHES

EQUITABLE RELIEF: AMENDMENT OF JUDGMENT

EQUITABLE RELIEF - CONSTRUCTIVE TRUSTS

EQUITABLE RELIEF - EQUITABLE LIENS

EQUITABLE RELIEF - EQUITABLE/IMPLIED TRUST

EQUITABLE RELIEF - INJUNCTIONS & RESTRAINING ORDERS

EQUITABLE RELIEF - RELIEF FROM JUDGMENTS

EQUITABLE RELIEF - SECTION 105(B) POWERS

EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS - DUTY TO DISCLOSE

EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS - SPECIAL COUNSEL

ESTATE PROPERTY - EXCLUSIONS

ESTATE PROPERTY - GENERAL

ESTATE PROPERTY - USE, SALE OR LEASE

ESTOPPEL

ESTOPPEL - ISSUE PRECLUSION/ COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

ETHICAL CONDUCT OF ATTORNEYS - GENERAL

EVIDENCE - DISCOVERY

EVIDENCE - PRIVILEGES

EXECUTORY CONTRACTS

EXEMPTIONS - ANNUITIES

EXEMPTIONS - AVOIDANCE OF LIENS

EXEMPTIONS - CONVERSION OF ASSETS INTO EXEMPT PROPERTY

EXEMPTIONS - DENIAL FOR BAD FAITH

EXEMPTIONS - GENERAL

EXEMPTIONS - HEAD OF FAMILY

EXEMPTIONS - HOMESTEAD

EXEMPTIONS - LIFE INSURANCE

EXEMPTIONS - OBJECTIONS/PROCEDURE

EXEMPTIONS - PERSONAL PROPERTY

EXEMPTIONS - POST-PETITION TRANSFERS

EXEMPTIONS - RETIREMENT FUNDS

EXEMPTIONS - TOOLS OF TRADE

EXEMPTIONS - WAGES

 


F

FARM LENDING AND CROP PROGRAMS - FARM SERVICE AGENCY

FARM PROGRAMS - DISASTER AND DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS

FEDERAL JUDGES - RECUSAL

FEES (See Professional Compensation)

 

FORECLOSURE - GENERAL

FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS - CONSTRUCTIVE FRAUD

FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS - GENERAL

FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS - UNDER STATE LAW

 


G

GARNISHMENTS

H

NONE LISTED

 

         I

INSURANCE - GENERAL

INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

INVOLUNTARY CASE - CONVERSION/ DISMISSAL
 


J

JOINT ADMINISTRATION

JUDGMENTS - DISCHARGE UNDER  S.D.C.L.   § 15-16-20

JURISDICTION - ABSTENTION, REMOVAL, REMAND, WITHDRAWAL OF REFERENCES

JURISDICTION - DISTRICT COURT, RELATIONSHIP WITH

JURISDICTION - GENERAL

JURISDICTION - NON CORE, OTHERWISE RELATED PROCEEDINGS

JURISDICTION - SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY

JURISDICTION - STATE COURT, RELATIONSHIP WITH

JURY TRIALS

JUSTICIABILITY  


K

NONE LISTED
 


L

LEASES

LIENS - AVOIDANCE OF CERTAIN

 LIENS - COUNTY AID LIENS

LIENS - DISCHARGE

LIENS - GENERAL

LIENS - HOSPITAL

LIENS - JUDGMENT LIENS

LIENS - MECHANICS' LIEN

 

LIENS - MORTGAGES ON REAL PROPERTY

LIENS - MOTOR VEHICLE LIENS (AFTER 1997 STATE CODE AMENDMENTS)

LIENS - PERFECTION

LIENS - PRIORITY

LIENS - VALIDITY

LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES

 

 


M

MISCELLANEOUS

MODIFICATION OF PLAN - (See Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 - Modification of a Confirmed Plan)

 
 


N

NONE LISTED
 


O

NONE LISTED
 


P

PARTNERSHIPS

PLAN MODIFICATION (See Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 - Modification of a Confirmed Plan)

PLEADINGS

POST-DISCHARGE INJUNCTION: VIOLATIONS

POST-PETITION TRANSFERS

PREFERENCES - GARNISHMENTS

PREFERENCES - GENERAL

PRE-PETITION PLANNING

PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION

PROCEEDS

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - ALLOWED COSTS

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - APPRAISERS

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - ATTORNEY FOR CREDITOR

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - ATTORNEY FOR TRUSTEE

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - PARALEGALS

PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION - RETAINERS/ATTORNEY LIENS

PROOFS OF CLAIM

PROPERTY OF ESTATE (See Estate Property- General)

PROPERTY OF ESTATE - FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS

PROPERTY OF ESTATE - MARSHALING OF ASSETS

 

 

Q

NONE LISTED

 

R

RECONSIDERATION

RECOUPMENT

REDEMPTION

RELIEF FROM STAY - (See Automatic Stay - Relief from Stay)

RES JUDICATA

RETAINERS - ATTORNEYS



S

SANCTIONS - GENERAL

SANCTIONS - ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS UNDER SECTION 523(d)

SANCTIONS - EQUITABLE POWERS OF BANKRUPTCY COURT

SANCTIONS - S.D.C.L. 44-3-8

SCHEDULES - DEBTORS

SECTION 1111(b) ELECTION - (See Chapter 11 -Confirmation)

SECURED CLAIMS - GENERAL

SECURED CLAIMS - § 506(b) COSTS

SECURED CLAIMS - LEASE V. SECURITY

SECURED CLAIMS - PERFECTION

SECURED CLAIMS - POST-PETITION PROPERTY

SETTLEMENTS/STIPULATIONS

SETOFF

SIMULTANEOUS FILINGS - (See Eligibility - Simultaneous/Successive Filings)

SUBORDINATION

SUBROGATION

SUBSTANTIAL CONSUMMATION

SUBSTANTIVE CONSOLIDATION

SUMMARY JUDGMENT (See Dispositive Motions - Summary Judgment)

 


T

TAX CLAIMS - GENERAL

TAX CLAIMS - PLAN TREATMENT

TAX LIENS

 

TRUSTEE DUTIES, POWERS & RESPONSIBILITIES

TRUSTEE FEES

TURNOVER


U

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - 2001 REVISIONS

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - GENERAL

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE - PERFECTION

USE, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY

 



V

VALIDITY OF LIENS (See Liens - Validity)

VALUATION §506(a)

 

 

 
 


W

WAIVER
 


X

NONE LISTED
 


Y

NONE LISTED
 


Z

NONE LISTED