Habeas corpus - Latin, meaning "you have the body." A writ of habeas corpus generally is a judicial order forcing law enforcement authorities to produce a prisoner they are holding, and to justify the prisoner's continued confinement. Federal judges receive petitions for a writ of habeas corpus from state prison inmates who say their state prosecutions violated federally protected rights in some way.⏎
Joint administration - A court-approved mechanism under which two or more cases can be administered together. (Assuming no conflicts of interest, these separate businesses or individuals can pool their resources, hire the same professionals, etc.)⏎
Liquidated claim - A creditor's claim for a fixed amount of money.⏎
Joint petition - One bankruptcy petition filed by a husband and wife together.⏎
Liquidation - The sale of a debtor's property with the proceeds to be used for the benefit of creditors.⏎