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Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (2006)

(incorporating the revisions that took effect Dec. 1, 2005)

Part I. Commencement of Case: Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order for Relief

Part II. Officers and Administration; Notices; Meetings; Examinations; Elections; Attorneys and Accounts

Part III. Claims and Distribution to Creditors and Equity Interest Holders; Plans

Part IV. The Debtor: Duties and Benefits

Part V. Bankruptcy Courts and Clerks

Part VI. Collection and Liquidation of the Estate

Part VII. Adversary Proceedings

Part VIII. Appeals to District Court or Bankruptcy Appelate Panel

Part IX. General Provisions

Part X. United States Trustee [Abrogated]

Rule 1001. Scope of Rules and Forms; Short Title

The Bankruptcy Rules and Forms govern procedure in cases under title 11 of the United States Code. The rules shall be cited as the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and the forms as the Official Bankruptcy Forms. These rules shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every case and proceeding.