Bernice Files a Petition in Bankruptcy

question 15

Multiple Choice

Bernice files a petition in bankruptcy.The initial proceeding on this peti?tion will be in

• A)a federal bankruptcy court.
• B)a state bankruptcy court.
• C)the highest court in the state in which Bernice is located.
• D)the United States Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Age

The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.

Economic Deprivation

A condition characterized by a lack of financial resources and access to basic needs.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.

OxyContin

A brand name for oxycodone, a powerful prescription opioid pain medication that is often abused.