§ 548.705 Irrigation or drainage district may file bankruptcy petition; confirmation of proceedings; composition of debts
§ 548.710 Bonds of district; use and delivery to creditors
§ 548.715 Debt refunding agreements; obtaining consent of unknown or nonconsenting creditors

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 548 > Composition; Bankruptcy; Refunding Agreements

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100