Eventually, the debtor will apply to the court for a final decree closing the case.
Adversary proceedings. Adversary proceedings, otherwise known as lawsuits in the bankruptcy case, may take many forms, including complaints seeking to avoid liens, actions to avoid preferential transfers, actions to avoid fraudulent transfers, or actions to avoid post-petition transfers. These proceedings are governed by the Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Many of the bankruptcy rules mirror the language of the Federal Civil Rules of Procedure.
There are limitations set forth under the Bankruptcy Code for filing such actions. For example, the code sets a 60-day deadline from the date of the initial meeting of creditors (the “341 meeting”) to file complaints objecting to the debtor’s discharge. Bankruptcy Rule 4007. The business debtor entity cannot receive a discharge, so this limitation does not apply. But the limitation does apply to an individual