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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

To become a debtor, a person must reside or have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States, 11U.S.C.A. § 109(a). Because Stephanie does not reside, have a domicile, or have property in the United States, she is noteligible to be a debtor.

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