Name three remedies available to a debtor under Chapter 13 that are not available under Chapter 7.

What will be an ideal response?


A Chapter 13 debtor: (1) may cure a default on a home mortgage in order to retain the home; (2) may strip down certain liens to the value of the collateral securing the claim; and (3) may pay priority claims over time without having to pay postpetition interest and penalties.

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Contributory negligence:

A. Is an affirmative defense, which states there is not recovery for a plaintiff where the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to their injuries B. Is an affirmative defense used in slip and fall cases only C. Is an affirmative defense used in high-risk activity tort actions where the plaintiff knew of the risks involved D. None of the above

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The habendum clause defines the nature of the estate which is being transferred

A. True B. False

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When a government employee speaks out about his agency, but not as part of his or her duties, the expression:

a. is not protected by the First Amendment b. is not protected by the First Amendment unless the employee is a recognized expert in the subject c. is protected by the First Amendment in all circumstances d. is protected by the First Amendment if the speech rises to the level of a public concern

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