proof of claim

proof of claim
A written and verified statement of a claim against a decedent, presented for payment by filing in the probate court or serving the same upon the personal representative as the statute may require. 31 Am J2d Ex & Ad §§ 298 et seq. In bankruptcy, a demand against a fund in possession of the court for distribution. 9 Am J2d Bankr § 428. A statement in writing, signed and verified by the creditor, with caption and title as prescribed by Order 21 of the General Orders in Bankruptcy, setting forth a claim against the estate in bankruptcy, the consideration therefor, whether any and, if so, what securities are held therefor, whether any and, if so, what payments have been made thereon, and declaring that the claim is justly owing from the bankrupt to the creditor. Bankruptcy Act § 57(a); 1 I USC § 93(a); 9 Am J2d Bankr § 439. A sworn statement of subject matter and amount of a claim against an insolvent in insolvency proceedings, made for the purpose of participating in the distribution of assets to creditors. 29 Am J Rev ed Insolv § 31.

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