Creditors’ Claims, the Debtor, and the Estate (Chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code)

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We now turn to the major matters covered in Chapter 5 of the bankruptcy act: creditors’ claims, debtors’ exemptions and discharge, and the property to be included in the estate. We begin with the rules governing proof of claims by creditors and the priority of their claims.