Question

On February 28, 1991, Master Inc. had total assets with a fair market value of $1,200,000 and total liabilities of $900,000. On January 15, 1991 Master made a monthly installment note payment to Acme Distributors, a creditor holding a properly perfected security interest in equipment having a fair market value greater than the balance due on the note. On March 15,19991, Master voluntarily filed a petition in bankruptcy under the liquidation provisions of Chapter 7 of the federal Bankruptcy Code. One year later, the equipment was sold for less than the balance due on the note to Acme.
If a creditor challenged Master's right to file, the petition would be dismissed:

a. If Master had less than 12 creditors at the time of filing.
b. Unless Master can show that a reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Code would have been unsuccessful.
c. Unless Master can show that it is unable to pay its debts in the ordinary course of business or as they come due.
d. If Master is an insurance company.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. If Master is an insurance company

Explanation:

According to the given question, on January 15, 1991, Master made a monthly installment note payment to Acme Distributors, a creditor. Master Inc. had total assets with a fair market value of $1,200,000 and total liabilities of $900,000 on February 28, 1991. However, Master voluntarily filed a petition in bankruptcy on March 15, 1991. If the equipment was sold for less than the balance due on the note to Acme and a creditor challenged Master's right to file, the petition would be dismissed if Master is an insurance company.

Insurance is an entity that protects from financial loss. It is a form of risk management.