The Devil's Dictionary of Bankruptcy Terms: Substantial Consummation

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The "Devil's Dictionary" is a quick-reference guide for commercial lenders and other restructuring professionals. In this series, we highlight many of the buzz words found in the Dictionary and used in today's bankruptcy arena.

SUBSTANTIAL CONSUMMATION: One devoutly to be wished by some though not all. Section 1101(2) defines substantial consummation as “(a) transfer of all or substantially all of the property proposed by the plan to be transferred, (b) assumption by the debtor or by the successor to the debtor under the plan of the business or of the management of all or substantially all of the property dealt with by the plan, and (c) commencement of distribution under the plan.” Courts have generally interpreted this provision very expansively. Upon substantial consummation, those objecting to the plan and attempting to prosecute appeals to overturn the plan's confirmation are likely to fall victim to the mootness doctrine. The plan proponents usually very devoutly wish for the moment of substantial consummation, and for this favor they must pay the very small price of being unable to modify the plan thereafter.

Bankruptcy Code §§ 1101(2), 1127(b). See also Equitable Mootness, Modification of Plan, Mootness Doctrine.

"The Devil's Dictionary" is an excellent reference tool that reflects the collective wisdom of its four authors, Brett Anders, Jim Bird, David Ferguson, and Dan Flanigan, who have a combined total of more than 110 years working in the forefront of real estate and other commercial finance, loan enforcement, financial restructuring and bankruptcy law.

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.

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