
What is the effect of the automatic stay that goes into effect when a debtor files a bankruptcy petition?
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Options:
- It halts most creditor collection actions against the debtor immediately
- It dissolves all prepetition liens automatically
- It requires creditors to file new lawsuits to collect debts
- It converts unsecured debt into secured debt
Correct answer: It halts most creditor collection actions against the debtor immediately
Explanation: Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code (adopted with the 1978 Code) creates an automatic stay that immediately halts most creditor collection actions and litigation against the debtor upon filing.
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