Joint petition - One bankruptcy petition filed by a husband and wife together.⏎
Jurisprudence - The study of law and the structure of the legal system⏎
Judgeship - The position of judge. By statute, Congress authorizes the number of judgeships for each district and appellate court.⏎
Executory contracts - Contracts or leases under which both parties to the agreement have duties remaining to be performed. If a contract or lease is executory, a debtor may assume it (keep the contract) or reject it (terminate the contract).⏎