confirmation hearing

confirmation hearing
confirmation hearing see hearing

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

confirmation hearing
A federal bankruptcy court hearing at which the judge decides whether or not a debtor's proposed Chapter 13 plan (for repayment of debts over several years) is feasible and meets legal requirements.
Category: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Debt → Bankruptcy

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

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