Under Chapter 7, Creditors Are Paid in a Certain Order

question 16

Multiple Choice

Under Chapter 7, creditors are paid in a certain order of priority. The highest-priority class comprises claims for

• A)debts related to motor vehicles, household goods, and trade tools.
• B)domestic support.
• C)the debtor's equity in his or her residence.
• D)student loans.

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