Bankruptcy Law’s Treatment of Creditors’ Jury-Trial and Arbitration Rights
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Bankruptcy Law’s Treatment of Creditors’
Jury-Trial and Arbitration Rights
Stephen J. WareProfessor of Law
University of Kansas
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While judges ordinarily adjudicate disputes in bankruptcy, creditors sometimes argue that they have a right to a jury trial or to arbitration.
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Creditor’s arguments
Jury Arbitration
Claim by the creditor
Claim against the creditor
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Creditor’s arguments
Jury Arbitration
Claim by the creditor
NO Sometimes
Claim against the creditor
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Waiver v.
Law/Equity Distinction
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Creditor’s arguments
Jury Arbitration
Claim by the creditor
NO Sometimes
Claim against the creditor
Not if creditor has filed proof of claim
Sometimes, even if creditor has filed PoC
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Waiver v.
Law/Equity Distinction