"Florida Business Bankruptcy"
Corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships are specifically authorized to file Florida bankruptcy,
based on domicile or property ownership within the state. U.S. citizenship is not required. Jurisdiction based
upon property ownership is subject to review.
| 11 U.S.C. §101(9): "corporation - (A) (i) association having a power or privilege that a
private corporation, but not an individual or a partnership, possesses; (ii) partnership association organized
under a law that makes only the capital subscribed responsible for the debts of such association; (iii) joint-stock
company; (iv) unincorporated company or association; or (v) business trust; but (B) does not include limited
partnership;" |
The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states” The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes.” Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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