What is an “effectiveness order” in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

An effectiveness order in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a court order that requires all creditors, including those who did not file a claim, to abide by the terms of a reorganizational plan of the debtor. This order states that all creditors of the debtor must accept the reorganizational plan as final, even if they disagree with its terms. The effectiveness order also allows the debtor to use the funds that are part of the reorganizational plan to pay off debts and reorganize the business operations without waiting for approval from all creditors. This order also prevents creditors from taking any action against the debtor for collecting debts. Once an effectiveness order is issued, the reorganizational plan is binding on all creditors. This means that they cannot take any legal action against the debtor to try to collect on the debt or to acquire assets from the debtor. In Utah, the effectiveness order is issued by the bankruptcy court after the debtor has submitted the reorganizational plan and it has been accepted by the bankruptcy trustee. The debtor must also provide evidence that the reorganizational plan will be accepted by the majority of creditors. The effectiveness order is an important protection for debtors in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy since it gives them a chance to reorganize their operations and pay debts without having to face any legal action from their creditors.

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