F O R M B9H (Chapter 12 Corporation/Partnership Family Farmer) (9/97)
U NITED S TATES B ANKRUPTCY C OURT _________ District of ______________________
Notice of
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Case, Meeting of Creditors, & Deadlines
[The debtor [corporation] or [partnership] listed below filed a chapter 12 bankruptcy case on ___________________(date).]
or [A bankruptcy case concerning the debtor [corporation] or [partnership] listed below was originally filed under chapter ____
on ________________________ (date) and was converted to a case under chapter 12 on_______________________.]
You may be a creditor of the debtor. This notice lists important deadlines. You may want to consult an attorney to protect
your rights. All documents filed in the case may be inspected at the bankruptcy clerk’s office at the address listed below.
NOTE: The staff of the bankruptcy clerk’s office cannot give legal advice.
See Reverse Side For Important Explanations.
Debtor (name(s) and address): Case Number:
Social Security/Taxpayer ID Nos.:
Attorney for Debtor (name and address): Bankruptcy Trustee (name and address):
Telephone number: Telephone number:
Meeting of Creditors:
Date: / / Time: ( ) A.M. Location:
( ) P.M.
Deadlines:
Papers must be received by the bankruptcy clerk's office by the following deadlines:
Deadline to File a Proof of Claim:
For all creditors (except a governmental unit): For a governmental unit:
Deadline to File a Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of Certain Debts:
Filing of Plan, Hearing on Confirmation of Plan
[The debtor has filed a plan. The plan or a summary of the plan is enclosed. The hearing on confirmation will be held:
Date: _____________________ Time: _________________ Location: __________________________________]
or [The debtor has filed a plan. The plan or a summary of the plan and notice of confirmation hearing will be sent separately.]
or [The debtor has not filed a plan as of this date. You will be sent separate notice of the hearing on confirmation of the plan.]
Creditors May Not Take Certain Actions:
The filing of the bankruptcy case automatically stays certain collection and other actions against the debtor, the debtor’s property, and
certain codebtors. If you attempt to collect a debt or take other action in violation of the Bankruptcy Code, you may be penalized.
Address of the Bankruptcy Clerk's Office: For the Court:
Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court:
Telephone number:
Hours Open: Date:
EXPLANATIONS FORM B9H (9/97)
Filing of Chapter 12 A bankruptcy case under chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code (title 11, United States Code) has been
Bankruptcy Case filed in this court by the debtor listed on the front side, and an order for relief has been entered. Chapter
12 allows family farmers to adjust their debts pursuant to a plan. A plan is not effective unless
confirmed by the court. You may object to confirmation of the plan and appear at the confirmation
hearing. A copy or summary of the plan [is included with this notice] or [will be sent to you later], and
[the confirmation hearing will be held on the date indicated on the front of this notice] or [you will be
sent notice of the confirmation hearing]. The debtor will remain in possession of the debtor’s property
and may continue to operate the debtor’s business unless the court orders otherwise.
Creditors May Not Take Prohibited collection actions against the debtor and certain codebtors are listed in Bankruptcy Code
Certain Actions § 362 and § 1201. Common examples of prohibited actions include contacting the debtor by telephone,
mail or otherwise to demand repayment; taking actions to collect money or obtain property from the
debtor; repossessing the debtor’s property; and starting or continuing lawsuits or foreclosures.
A meeting of creditors is scheduled for the date, time and location listed on the front side. The debtor’s
Meeting of Creditors representative must be present at the meeting to be questioned under oath by the trustee and by
creditors. Creditors are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so. The meeting may be continued
and concluded at a later date without further notice.
A Proof of Claim is a signed statement describing a creditor’s claim. If a Proof of Claim form is not
Claims included with this notice, you can obtain one at any bankruptcy clerk’s office. If you do not file a Proof
of Claim by the “Deadline to File a Proof of Claim” listed on the front side, you might not be paid any
money on your claim against the debtor in the bankruptcy case. To be paid you must file a Proof of
Claim even if your claim is listed in the schedules filed by the debtor.
The debtor is seeking a discharge of most debts, which may include your debt. A discharge means that
Discharge of Debts you may never try to collect the debt from the debtor. If you believe that a debt owed to you is not
dischargeable under Bankruptcy Code § 523(a)(2), (4), or (6), you must start a lawsuit by filing a
complaint in the bankruptcy clerk’s office by the “Deadline to File a Complaint to Determine
Dischargeability of Certain Debts” listed on the front side. The bankruptcy clerk’s office must receive
the complaint and the required filing fee by that Deadline.
Any paper that you file in this bankruptcy case should be filed at the bankruptcy clerk’s office at the
Bankruptcy Clerk’s Office address listed on the front side. You may inspect all papers filed, including the list of the debtor’s
property and debts, at the bankruptcy clerk’s office.
Legal Advice The staff of the bankruptcy clerk’s office cannot give legal advice. You may want to consult an attorney
to protect your rights.
—Refer To Other Side For Important Deadlines and Notices—