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Today's Terms
Exclusivity (period of)
Definition:
A debtor in Chapter 11 has the exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization for the first 120 days of its bankruptcy. Thereafter, unless the period of exclusivity is extended by the court, other parties may file reorganization plans.
Bankruptcy Court
Definition:
The federal tribunal where cases under the Bankruptcy Code are litigated.
Default
Definition:
The failure by an entity to abide by the covenants in a debt obligation or other agreement to which it is a party. The most common default is non-payment of interest or principal.
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