20. Bankruptcy cases are heard by: a.either federal or state courts. b.the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts within the federal court system. c.the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, if an appeal is made. d.only special courts within the state court system.

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20. Bankruptcy cases are heard by:

a.either federal or state courts.

b.the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts within the federal court system.

c.the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, if an appeal is made.

d.only special courts within the state court system.

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Bankruptcy: It is a legal status of a person or other entity who cannot repay debts to creditors. In most jurisdictions, bankruptcy is imposed by court order, often initiated by the debtor. bankruptcy is of two types:

1) Reorganization bankruptcy: In this bankruptcy, the time limit has been extended.

2) Liquidation bankruptcy: To sell the assets to pay off the loans to the creditor/

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