Bankruptcy Code

Bankruptcy is a legal declaration that allows some debtors to discharge their unsecured debts. The text of this statute is provided as general information to the public. It may be amended, revised, or rescinded at any time without notice. This information is not intended to be legal advice. For more information, please see our disclaimer.

11 U.S.C. § 1504. Commencement of ancillary case

A case under this chapter [11 USCS §§ 1501 et seq.] is commenced by the filing of a petition for recognition of a foreign proceeding under section 1515 [11 USCS § 1515].