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Bankruptcy Terminology

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ADVERSARY PROCEEDING

A lawsuit arising in or related to a bankruptcy case that is commenced by filing a complaint with the bankruptcy court.

 

ASSUME

An agreement to continue performing duties under a contract or lease.

 

AUTOMATIC STAY

An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosure, garnishments, and all collection activity against the debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed.