Prevent Foreclosures

Even if you are in foreclosure or you are about to face foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy protection is never a good thing to do. There are many consequences. People might say that it is a good way to get a fresh start to get creditors off your back, but what they are not telling you is that everyone who has filed for bankruptcy protection suffers some kinds of consequences and there are times that they wish that they never filed for bankruptcy. There are alternative ways to save your home and prevent foreclosure.

However, learning about bankruptcy is never a bad idea. By reading stories of different people and different cases, you may have a better understanding of what it will mean to you. This is a unique book that you can read about different cases of bankruptcy. It is called The Elements of Bankruptcy (Concepts and Insights). This is the fourth edition of the book so it is quite up to date.

This casebook is an authoritative introduction to bankruptcy. Case studies, case notes, and examples illustrate points under consideration. Thought-provoking questions generate classroom discussion and hone students' legal reasoning. Students reap the benefit of the author's expert opinions, insight, and experience. Representative topics include the individual debtor, corporate reorganizations, and claims, property of the state, and the "Strong-Arm Powers."

About the Author

Harry A. Bigelow Distinguished Service Professor of Law, The University of Chicago