§ 151. Definition

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As used in this chapter, the term “debtor” means a debtor concerning whom a petition has been filed under title 11.

(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 689; Pub. L. 95–598, title III, § 314(b)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2676; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330008(5), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2143.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on section 52(f) of title 11, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Bankruptcy (July 1, 1898, ch. 541, § 29f as added June 22, 1938, ch. 575, § 1, 52 Stat. 857).

Definition of “bankruptcy” was added to avoid repetitious references to said title 11.

Minor changes in phraseology was made.

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June 25, 1948, ch. 645
62 Stat. 689
Pub. L. 95–598, title III, § 314(b)(1)
92 Stat. 2676
Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330008(5)
108 Stat. 2143
section 52(f) of title 11
July 1, 1898, ch. 541, § 29f
June 22, 1938, ch. 575, § 1
52 Stat. 857
Pub. L. 103–322
Pub. L. 95–598
section 402(a) of Pub. L. 95–598
section 314 of Pub. L. 95–598
section 403(d) of Pub. L. 95–598

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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645

Stat.62 Stat. 689

Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–598, title III, § 314(b)(1)

Stat.92 Stat. 2676

Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330008(5)

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