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11 U.S.C. § 302

Title 11Chapter 3Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 302. Joint cases

  • (a) A joint case under a chapter of this title is commenced by the filing with the bankruptcy court of a single petition under such chapter by an individual that may be a debtor under such chapter and such individual’s spouse. The commencement of a joint case under a chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under such chapter.
  • (b) After the commencement of a joint case, the court shall determine the extent, if any, to which the debtors’ estates shall be consolidated.

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