Description of Chapters, Terminology and
Title 11 of the U.S. Code

Liquidation Under the Bankruptcy Code - Chapter 7

Municipality Bankruptcy - Chapter 9

Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code - Chapter 11

Family Farmer Bankruptcy - Chapter 12

Individual Debt Adjustment Bankruptcy - Chapter 13

Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Cases - Chapter 15 (added 09/21/07)

Bankruptcy Terminology

Title 11 United States Code*