Federal Bankruptcy Court

A specialized federal court

Judges appointed by the President and serve for 14 years

Two types of proceedings: the bankruptcy estate objections to proofs of claim, etc Appeals made to U.S. district court (even though it is a trial court)
 * 1) Core – matters related to the administration of
 * 1) Liquidation of assets, creditors rights,
 * 1) Non-Core – involve claims arising under state law, federal claims, or any claim affecting interstate commerce. These would be heard by a U.S. district court