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What Is Bankruptcy? Defining Chapter 7, 11, and 13

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. In a so called “straight” bankruptcy, the Trustee in bankruptcy seeks to liquidate the debtor’s non exempt property and distribute the proceeds to the creditors in order of priority, in exchange for discharge of all eligible debt. (Exemptions for various property classifications are set out in federal and state law.)