Define: Bankruptcy Law

What does "Bankruptcy Law" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 6 companies in SEC filings.

Definition 1 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 2 filings)

Bankruptcy Law means Title 11, U.S. Code or any similar federal or state law for the relief of debtors.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 2 (DELTA AIR LINES, INC., seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means the Bankruptcy Code or any similar federal, state or foreign law relating to reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other debtor relief, including, without limitation, Part V and sections 86-88 (inclusive) of the Companies Law (as amended) of the Cayman Islands and the Companies Winding Up Rules 2018 of the Cayman Islands, each as amended from time to time, and any bankruptcy, insolvency, winding up, reorganization or similar law enacted under the laws of the Cayman Islands or any other applicable jurisdiction.

Source: DELTA AIR LINES, INC. 10-K


Definition 3 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, including, in the case of Italy, Royal Decree No. 267 of 16 th March 1942, as amended and or restated from time to time and or Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-K


Definition 4 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means the Bankruptcy Code or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally including, (x) in the case of Italy, Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019 and (y) in the case of Bermuda, Part XIII of the Companies Act 1981 and the Companies (Winding-Up) Rules 1982 (this clause (y), the Bermuda Bankruptcy Law ). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the UK Companies Act 2006 governing a solvent reorganisation or a voluntary liquidation thereunder shall not be deemed to be Bankruptcy Laws.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 5 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means the Bankruptcy Code or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally including, (x) in the case of Italy, Royal Decree No. 267 of 16th March 1942, as amended and/or restated from time to time and/or Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019 and (y) in the case of Bermuda, Part XIII of the Companies Act 1981 and the Companies (Winding-Up) Rules 1982.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 6 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, including, in the case of Italy, the Italian Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019, as amended and or restated from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the UK Companies Act 2006 governing a solvent reorganisation or a voluntary liquidation thereunder shall not be deemed to be Bankruptcy Laws.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 7 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means the Bankruptcy Code or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally including, (x) in the case of Italy, Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019 , as amended from time to time and (y) in the case of Bermuda, Part XIII of the Companies Act 1981 and the Companies (Winding-Up) Rules 1982 (this clause (y), the Bermuda Bankruptcy Law ).

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 8 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means any applicable law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 9 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, or any similar U.S. federal or state law or the laws of any other jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, voluntary or judicial liquidation, composition with creditors, reprieve from payment, controlled management, fraudulent conveyance, general settlement with creditors, reorganization or similar or equivalent laws affecting the rights of creditors generally, including, in the case of Italy, the Italian Legislative Decree no. 14 of 12 January 2019, as amended and or restated from time to time. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the UK Companies Act 2006 and UK Insolvency Act governing a voluntary strike off or a member s voluntary winding up thereunder shall not be deemed to be Bankruptcy Laws.

Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q


Definition 10 (Chubb Ltd, seen in 1 filing)

Bankruptcy Law means any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar law affecting creditors rights generally.

Source: Chubb Ltd 10-K



Data extracted from 16 SEC EDGAR filings across 6 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.


This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.

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Companies: 6
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