August 25

Overview of Bankruptcy
Examine Handout: “U.S. Bankruptcy Courts -- Business and Nonbusiness Cases
… During the 12-Month Period Ending December 31, 2013.”
Read pages 20 to 28 in the Casebook.
History
Read pages 18 to 20.
"Liens" An Excellent Short Description
Read pages 1 to 18.

August 27

The Butner Doctrine
Read pages 29 to 35.
The Bankruptcy "Estate"
Read pages 35 to 40.
"Exemptions"
Read pages 40 to 46.
Read Ohio Revised Code § 2329.66 (the Ohio Exemptions).