United States Code Title 11 — Bankruptcy

§ 301. Voluntary cases

§ 301.

Voluntary cases

(a)

A voluntary case under a chapter of this title is commenced by the filing with the bankruptcy court of a petition under such chapter by an entity that may be a debtor under such chapter.

(b)

The commencement of a voluntary case under a chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under such chapter.