# 破産法 / Bankruptcy Act — 第六章 (Chapter 6)
- Law: 破産法 (Bankruptcy Act), 平成十六年法律第七十五号
- English title "Bankruptcy Act": Ministry of Justice translation
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- Provision: 第六章 (Chapter 6) — address `ch-6`
- Text: the text as amended with effect from 2028-06-13 (On a day set by Cabinet Order, no later than 13 June 2028 — the amending law allows up to five years from promulgation. The exact day is not fixed yet.) — NOT yet in force (revision 20280613_505AC0000000053)
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## 第六章 破産財団の管理 — Chapter VI Administration of Bankruptcy Estates
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ch-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#ch-6
## 第一節 破産者の財産状況の調査 — Section 1 Investigation of the Status of Bankrupt's Property
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ch-6/sec-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#ch-6/sec-1
### 第百五十三条（財産の価額の評定等） — (Evaluation of Property Values)
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art-153 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-153
**第一項** 破産管財人は、破産手続開始後遅滞なく、破産財団に属する一切の財産につき、破産手続開始の時における価額を評定しなければならない。この場合においては、破産者をその評定に立ち会わせることができる。
art-153/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-153/par-1
Without delay after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, a bankruptcy trustee must evaluate the value of any and all of the property that belongs to the bankruptcy estate at the time of commencement of bankruptcy proceedings. In this case, the bankruptcy trustee may have the bankrupt attend the evaluation.
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**第二項** 破産管財人は、前項の規定による評定を完了したときは、直ちに破産手続開始の時における財産目録及び貸借対照表を作成し、これらを裁判所に提出しなければならない。
art-153/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-153/par-2
When they have completed the evaluation under the provisions of the preceding paragraph, a bankruptcy trustee must immediately prepare an inventory of assets and a balance sheet at the time of commencement of bankruptcy proceedings and submit them to the court.
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**第三項** 破産財団に属する財産の総額が最高裁判所規則で定める額に満たない場合には、前項の規定にかかわらず、破産管財人は、裁判所の許可を得て、同項の貸借対照表の作成及び提出をしないことができる。
art-153/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-153/par-3
If the total amount of property that belongs to a bankruptcy estate is less than the amount specified by the Rules of the Supreme Court, , with the permission of the court, a bankruptcy trustee may choose not to prepare and submit the balance sheet referred to in that paragraph, notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
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### 第百五十四条（別除権の目的の提示等） — (Presentation of Collaterals Subject to Right of Separate Satisfaction)
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art-154 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-154
**第一項** 破産管財人は、別除権者に対し、当該別除権の目的である財産の提示を求めることができる。
art-154/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-154/par-1
A bankruptcy trustee may request a holder of a right of separate satisfaction to present the collateral subject to the right of separate satisfaction.
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**第二項** 破産管財人が前項の財産の評価をしようとするときは、別除権者は、これを拒むことができない。
art-154/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-154/par-2
When a bankruptcy trustee seeks to evaluate the collateral referred to in the preceding paragraph, the holder of a right of separate satisfaction may not refuse it.
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### 第百五十五条（封印及び帳簿の閉鎖） — (Sealing and Closing of Books)
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art-155 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-155
**第一項** 破産管財人は、必要があると認めるときは、裁判所書記官、執行官又は公証人に、破産財団に属する財産に封印をさせ、又はその封印を除去させることができる。
art-155/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-155/par-1
A bankruptcy trustee may, when they find it necessary, have the court clerk, court enforcement officer, or notary put a seal on the property that belongs to a bankruptcy estate or remove the seal.
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**第二項** 裁判所書記官は、必要があると認めるときは、破産管財人の申出により、破産財団に関する帳簿を閉鎖することができる。
art-155/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-155/par-2
The court clerk may close books relating to the bankruptcy estate upon the petition of a bankruptcy trustee when they find it necessary.
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### 第百五十六条（破産財団に属する財産の引渡し） — (Delivery of Property Belonging to Bankruptcy Estates)
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art-156 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156
**第一項** 裁判所は、破産管財人の申立てにより、決定で、破産者に対し、破産財団に属する財産を破産管財人に引き渡すべき旨を命ずることができる。
art-156/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156/par-1
The court may issue a ruling ordering that the bankrupt deliver the property that belongs to a bankruptcy estate to a bankruptcy trustee upon a petition of the bankruptcy trustee.
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**第二項** 裁判所は、前項の決定をする場合には、破産者を審尋しなければならない。
art-156/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156/par-2
The court must interrogate the bankrupt when issuing the ruling referred to in the preceding paragraph.
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**第三項** 第一項の申立てについての決定に対しては、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-156/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156/par-3
An immediate appeal may be filed against the order on the petition referred to in paragraph (1).
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**第四項** 第一項の申立てについての決定及び前項の即時抗告についての裁判があった場合には、その電子裁判書を当事者に送達しなければならない。この場合においては、第十条第三項本文の規定は、適用しない。
art-156/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156/par-4
When a judicial decision on the ruling on the petition referred to in paragraph (1) and on the immediate appeal referred to in the preceding paragraph are made, the electronic judgments must be served upon the parties concerned. In this case, the provisions of the main clause of Article 10, paragraph (3) do not apply.
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**第五項** 第一項の決定は、確定しなければその効力を生じない。
art-156/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-156/par-5
The ruling referred to in paragraph (1) does not become effective unless it becomes final and binding.
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### 第百五十七条（裁判所への報告） — (Reports to the Court)
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art-157 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157
**第一項** 破産管財人は、破産手続開始後遅滞なく、次に掲げる事項を記載した報告書を、裁判所に提出しなければならない。
art-157/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1
A bankruptcy trustee must submit a written report stating the following particulars to the court without delay after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings:
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**一** 破産手続開始に至った事情
art-157/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1/item-1
the circumstances that have resulted in the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings;
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**二** 破産者及び破産財団に関する経過及び現状
art-157/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1/item-2
the past and present status of the bankrupt and the bankruptcy estate;
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**三** 第百七十七条第一項の規定による保全処分又は第百七十八条第一項に規定する役員責任査定決定を必要とする事情の有無
art-157/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1/item-3
whether there are circumstances that require a provisional order pursuant to the provisions of Article 177, paragraph (1) or officers' liability assessment order prescribed in Article 178, paragraph (1); and
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**四** その他破産手続に関し必要な事項
art-157/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1/item-4
other necessary particulars concerning bankruptcy proceedings.
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**第二項** 破産管財人は、前項の規定によるもののほか、裁判所の定めるところにより、破産財団に属する財産の管理及び処分の状況その他裁判所の命ずる事項を裁判所に報告しなければならない。
art-157/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-2
Beyond what is prescribed in the preceding paragraph, as determined by the court, a bankruptcy trustee must report to the court the status of the administration and disposal of the property that belongs to the bankruptcy estate and any other particulars ordered by the court.
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### 第百五十八条（財産状況報告集会への報告） — (Reports to Meetings for Reporting the Status of Property)
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art-158 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-158
**第一項** 財産状況報告集会においては、破産管財人は、前条第一項各号に掲げる事項の要旨を報告しなければならない。
art-158/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-158/par-1
At a meeting for reporting the status of property, a bankruptcy trustee must report the outline of the particulars stated in the items of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article.
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### 第百五十九条（債権者集会への報告） — (Reports to Creditors' Meetings)
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art-159 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-159
**第一項** 破産管財人は、債権者集会がその決議で定めるところにより、破産財団の状況を債権者集会に報告しなければならない。
art-159/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-159/par-1
A bankruptcy trustee must report the status of the bankruptcy estate to a creditors' meeting as determined by a resolution at a creditors' meeting.
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## 第二節 否認権 — Section 2 Right of Avoidance
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ch-6/sec-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#ch-6/sec-2
### 第百六十条（破産債権者を害する行為の否認） — (Avoidance of Acts Prejudicial to Bankruptcy Creditors)
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art-160 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160
**第一項** 次に掲げる行為（担保の供与又は債務の消滅に関する行為を除く。）は、破産手続開始後、破産財団のために否認することができる。
art-160/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1
The following acts (excluding acts concerning the provision of security or extinguishment of debt) may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings:
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**一** 破産者が破産債権者を害することを知ってした行為。ただし、これによって利益を受けた者が、その行為の当時、破産債権者を害することを知らなかったときは、この限りでない。
art-160/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1/item-1
an act conducted by the bankrupt with the knowledge that it would prejudice bankruptcy creditors; provided, however, that this does not apply when the person that has benefited from the act did not know at the time of the act that it would prejudice a bankruptcy creditor; or
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**二** 破産者が支払の停止又は破産手続開始の申立て（以下この節において「支払の停止等」という。）があった後にした破産債権者を害する行為。ただし、これによって利益を受けた者が、その行為の当時、支払の停止等があったこと及び破産債権者を害することを知らなかったときは、この限りでない。
art-160/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1/item-2
an act that would prejudice bankruptcy creditors conducted by the bankrupt after the suspension of payments or filing of a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings (referred to below as "suspension of payments, etc." in this Section) has taken place; provided, however, that this does not apply when the person that has benefited from the act did not know at the time of the act that the suspension of payments, etc. had taken place nor that the act would prejudice a bankruptcy creditor.
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**第二項** 破産者がした債務の消滅に関する行為であって、債権者の受けた給付の価額が当該行為によって消滅した債務の額より過大であるものは、前項各号に掲げる要件のいずれかに該当するときは、破産手続開始後、その消滅した債務の額に相当する部分以外の部分に限り、破産財団のために否認することができる。
art-160/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-2
With respect to an act concerning the extinguishment of debt conducted by the bankrupt, if the value of the performance received by the creditor exceeds the amount of the debt extinguished by the act, and the act satisfies any of the requirements stated in the items of the preceding paragraph, the act may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings only with regard to the part other than the part equivalent to the amount of the extinguished debt.
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**第三項** 破産者が支払の停止等があった後又はその前六月以内にした無償行為及びこれと同視すべき有償行為は、破産手続開始後、破産財団のために否認することができる。
art-160/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
A gratuitous act or an onerous act that should be deemed to be equivalent to a gratuitous act conducted by the bankrupt after or within six months prior to the suspension of payments, etc. may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings.
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### 第百六十一条（相当の対価を得てした財産の処分行為の否認） — (Avoidance of Acts of Disposing of Property While Receiving Reasonable Consideration)
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art-161 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161
**第一項** 破産者が、その有する財産を処分する行為をした場合において、その行為の相手方から相当の対価を取得しているときは、その行為は、次に掲げる要件のいずれにも該当する場合に限り、破産手続開始後、破産財団のために否認することができる。
art-161/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1
When the bankrupt has received reasonable consideration from the other party to an act after conducting the act of disposing of property, the act may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, only if it satisfies all of the following requirements:
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**一** 当該行為が、不動産の金銭への換価その他の当該処分による財産の種類の変更により、破産者において隠匿、無償の供与その他の破産債権者を害することとなる処分（以下「隠匿等の処分」という。）をするおそれを現に生じさせるものであること。
art-161/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1/item-1
the act has the actual risk that the bankrupt would conceal, gratuitously convey, or otherwise dispose of the property in a manner prejudicial to bankruptcy creditors (referred to below as "concealing or carrying out other disposal") by realizing real property or otherwise changing the type of property through the disposal;
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**二** 破産者が、当該行為の当時、対価として取得した金銭その他の財産について、隠匿等の処分をする意思を有していたこと。
art-161/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1/item-2
the bankrupt had the intention of concealing or carrying out other disposal of the money or any other property received as consideration for the act at the time of the act; or
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**三** 相手方が、当該行為の当時、破産者が前号の隠匿等の処分をする意思を有していたことを知っていたこと。
art-161/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1/item-3
the other party had the knowledge that the bankrupt had the intention of concealing or carrying out other disposal referred to in the preceding item at the time of the act.
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**第二項** 前項の規定の適用については、当該行為の相手方が次に掲げる者のいずれかであるときは、その相手方は、当該行為の当時、破産者が同項第二号の隠匿等の処分をする意思を有していたことを知っていたものと推定する。
art-161/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2
For the application of the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if the other party to the act is any of the following persons, at the time of the act the other party is presumed to have known that the bankrupt had the intention of concealing or carrying out other disposal referred to in item (ii) of that paragraph:
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**一** 破産者が法人である場合のその理事、取締役、執行役、監事、監査役、清算人又はこれらに準ずる者
art-161/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-1
if the bankrupt is a corporation, its director, company director, executive officer, inspector, company auditor, liquidator, or any other person equivalent to them;
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**二** 破産者が法人である場合にその破産者について次のイからハまでに掲げる者のいずれかに該当する者
art-161/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-2
if the bankrupt is a corporation, a person that falls under any of the persons stated in the following sub-items (a) through (c) in relation to the bankrupt:
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**イ** 破産者である株式会社の総株主の議決権の過半数を有する者
art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-1
a person that holds the majority of voting rights of all shareholders of the stock company that is the bankrupt;
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**ロ** 破産者である株式会社の総株主の議決権の過半数を子株式会社又は親法人及び子株式会社が有する場合における当該親法人
art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-2
the parent corporation when the majority of voting rights of all shareholders of the stock company that is the bankrupt are held by its subsidiary stock company or jointly by the parent corporation and its subsidiary stock company;
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**ハ** 株式会社以外の法人が破産者である場合におけるイ又はロに掲げる者に準ずる者
art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-2/sub-3
if the bankrupt is a corporation other than a stock company, a person equivalent to the persons stated in sub-item (a) or (b);
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**三** 破産者の親族又は同居者
art-161/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2/item-3
the bankrupt's relative or a person living together with the bankrupt.
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### 第百六十二条（特定の債権者に対する担保の供与等の否認） — (Avoidance of Grant of Collateral to Specific Creditors)
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art-162 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162
**第一項** 次に掲げる行為（既存の債務についてされた担保の供与又は債務の消滅に関する行為に限る。）は、破産手続開始後、破産財団のために否認することができる。
art-162/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1
The following acts (limited to acts concerning the provision of security or extinguishment of debt conducted with regard to an existing debt) may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings:
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**一** 破産者が支払不能になった後又は破産手続開始の申立てがあった後にした行為。ただし、債権者が、その行為の当時、次のイ又はロに掲げる区分に応じ、それぞれ当該イ又はロに定める事実を知っていた場合に限る。
art-162/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1
the act conducted by the bankrupt after becoming unable to pay debts or a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings was filed; provided, however, that this applies only when the creditor had known either of the facts specified in the following sub-item (a) or (b) in accordance with the category stated in sub-item (a) or (b), respectively at the time of the act:
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**イ** 当該行為が支払不能になった後にされたものである場合 支払不能であったこと又は支払の停止があったこと。
art-162/par-1/item-1/sub-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1/sub-1
if the act was conducted after the bankrupt had become unable to pay debts:the fact that the bankrupt was unable to pay debts or suspended payments
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**ロ** 当該行為が破産手続開始の申立てがあった後にされたものである場合 破産手続開始の申立てがあったこと。
art-162/par-1/item-1/sub-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1/sub-2
if the act was conducted after a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings had been filed:the fact that a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings was filed; or
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**二** 破産者の義務に属せず、又はその時期が破産者の義務に属しない行為であって、支払不能になる前三十日以内にされたもの。ただし、債権者がその行為の当時他の破産債権者を害することを知らなかったときは、この限りでない。
art-162/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-2
an act that is not included in the scope of the bankrupt's obligation or the time of performance of the act, which was conducted within 30 days before the bankrupt became unable to pay debts; provided, however, that this does not apply if the creditor did not know at the time of the act that the act would prejudice other bankruptcy creditors.
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**第二項** 前項第一号の規定の適用については、次に掲げる場合には、債権者は、同号に掲げる行為の当時、同号イ又はロに掲げる場合の区分に応じ、それぞれ当該イ又はロに定める事実（同号イに掲げる場合にあっては、支払不能であったこと及び支払の停止があったこと）を知っていたものと推定する。
art-162/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-2
For the purpose of application of the provisions of item (i) of the preceding paragraph, in the following cases, the creditor is presumed to have known, at the time of the act stated in that item, the facts specified in the following sub-item (a) or (b) in accordance with the category of the case stated in sub-item (a) or (b), respectively (in the case stated in sub-item (a) of that item, both the fact that the bankrupt was unable to pay debts and the fact that the bankrupt suspended payments):
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**一** 債権者が前条第二項各号に掲げる者のいずれかである場合
art-162/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-2/item-1
when the creditor is any of the persons stated in the items of paragraph (2) of the preceding Article; or
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**二** 前項第一号に掲げる行為が破産者の義務に属せず、又はその方法若しくは時期が破産者の義務に属しないものである場合
art-162/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-2/item-2
when the act stated in item (i) of the preceding paragraph is not included in the scope of the bankrupt's obligation or the means taken or time of performance of the act.
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**第三項** 第一項各号の規定の適用については、支払の停止（破産手続開始の申立て前一年以内のものに限る。）があった後は、支払不能であったものと推定する。
art-162/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-3
For the application of the provisions of the items of paragraph (1), after suspension of payments took place (limited to suspension that took place within one year prior to the filing of a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings), the bankrupt is presumed to have been unable to pay debts.
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### 第百六十三条（手形債務支払の場合等の例外） — (Exceptions to Payment of Debts on Negotiable Instruments)
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art-163 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-163
**第一項** 前条第一項第一号の規定は、破産者から手形の支払を受けた者がその支払を受けなければ手形上の債務者の一人又は数人に対する手形上の権利を失う場合には、適用しない。
art-163/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-163/par-1
The provisions of paragraph (1), item (i) of the preceding Article do not apply when a person that has received payment of a negotiable instrument from the bankrupt would lose their right on the negotiable instrument against one or more debtors on the negotiable instrument unless the person receives the payment.
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**第二項** 前項の場合において、最終の償還義務者又は手形の振出しを委託した者が振出しの当時支払の停止等があったことを知り、又は過失によって知らなかったときは、破産管財人は、これらの者に破産者が支払った金額を償還させることができる。
art-163/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-163/par-2
In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, if the final obligor for reimbursement or the person that had entrusted the drawing of the negotiable instrument had known or was negligent in not knowing, at the time of drawing, the fact that suspension of payments, etc. had taken place, a bankruptcy trustee may have these persons redeem the money paid by the bankrupt to them.
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**第三項** 前条第一項の規定は、破産者が租税等の請求権（共助対象外国租税の請求権を除く。）又は罰金等の請求権につき、その徴収の権限を有する者に対してした担保の供与又は債務の消滅に関する行為には、適用しない。
art-163/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-163/par-3
The provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article do not apply to the act concerning the provision of security or extinguishment of debt, which is conducted by the bankrupt with regard to a claim for tax, etc. (excluding a claim for a foreign tax subject to mutual assistance) or a claim for a fine, etc. for the person that has the authority to collect the claim.
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### 第百六十四条（権利変動の対抗要件の否認） — (Avoidance of Requirements for Perfection of Changes in Rights)
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art-164 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-164
**第一項** 支払の停止等があった後権利の設定、移転又は変更をもって第三者に対抗するために必要な行為（仮登記又は仮登録を含む。）をした場合において、その行為が権利の設定、移転又は変更があった日から十五日を経過した後支払の停止等のあったことを知ってしたものであるときは、破産手続開始後、破産財団のためにこれを否認することができる。ただし、当該仮登記又は仮登録以外の仮登記又は仮登録があった後にこれらに基づいて本登記又は本登録をした場合は、この限りでない。
art-164/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-164/par-1
When an act necessary to assert the establishment, transfer, or modification of a right against a third party (including a provisional registration) was conducted after suspension of payments, etc. took place, if the act was conducted after 15 days had elapsed from the date of establishment, transfer, or modification of the right, knowing that suspension of payments, etc. had taken place, the act may be avoided in the interest of the bankruptcy estate after the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings; provided, however, that this does not apply to a definitive registration based on the above or other provisional registration.
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**第二項** 前項の規定は、権利取得の効力を生ずる登録について準用する。
art-164/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-164/par-2
The provisions of the preceding paragraph apply mutatis mutandis to a registration that makes the acquisition of a right effective.
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### 第百六十五条（執行行為の否認） — (Avoidance of Acts of Enforcement)
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art-165 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-165
**第一項** 否認権は、否認しようとする行為について執行力のある債務名義があるとき、又はその行為が執行行為に基づくものであるときでも、行使することを妨げない。
art-165/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-165/par-1
The exercise of a right of avoidance is not precluded even when an act to be avoided is accompanied by an enforceable title of obligation or is based on an act of enforcement.
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### 第百六十六条（支払の停止を要件とする否認の制限） — (Restrictions on Avoidance Due to Suspension of Payments)
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art-166 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-166
**第一項** 破産手続開始の申立ての日から一年以上前にした行為（第百六十条第三項に規定する行為を除く。）は、支払の停止があった後にされたものであること又は支払の停止の事実を知っていたことを理由として否認することができない。
art-166/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-166/par-1
An act conducted not less than one year before the date of filing of a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings (excluding the act prescribed in Article 160, paragraph (3)) may not be avoided by the reason that the act was conducted after the suspension of payments had taken place or while knowing the fact of suspension of payments.
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### 第百六十七条（否認権行使の効果） — (Effect of Exercise of Right of Avoidance)
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art-167 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167
**第一項** 否認権の行使は、破産財団を原状に復させる。
art-167/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167/par-1
The exercise of a right of avoidance restores the bankruptcy estate to its original state.
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**第二項** 第百六十条第三項に規定する行為が否認された場合において、相手方は、当該行為の当時、支払の停止等があったこと及び破産債権者を害することを知らなかったときは、その現に受けている利益を償還すれば足りる。
art-167/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167/par-2
When the act prescribed in Article 160, paragraph (3) is avoided, if the other party did not know that suspension of payments, etc. had taken place nor that the act would prejudice a bankruptcy creditor at the time of the act, it is sufficient for the other party to reimburse the benefit that have actually received.
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### 第百六十八条（破産者の受けた反対給付に関する相手方の権利等） — (Rights Held by the Other Party Over Counter-Performance Received by the Bankrupt)
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art-168 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168
**第一項** 第百六十条第一項若しくは第三項又は第百六十一条第一項に規定する行為が否認されたときは、相手方は、次の各号に掲げる区分に応じ、それぞれ当該各号に定める権利を行使することができる。
art-168/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1
When an act prescribed in Article 160, paragraph (1) or (3), or Article 161, paragraph (1) is avoided, the other party may exercise the right specified in each of the following items in accordance with the category stated in the respective items:
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**一** 破産者の受けた反対給付が破産財団中に現存する場合 当該反対給付の返還を請求する権利
art-168/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-1
when the counter-performance received by the bankrupt actually exists within the bankruptcy estate:the right to claim the return of the counter-performance; or
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**二** 破産者の受けた反対給付が破産財団中に現存しない場合 財団債権者として反対給付の価額の償還を請求する権利
art-168/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-2
when the counter-performance received by the bankrupt does not actually exist within the bankruptcy estate:the right to claim , the reimbursement of the value of the counter-performance as a holder of claim on the estate.
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**第二項** 前項第二号の規定にかかわらず、同号に掲げる場合において、当該行為の当時、破産者が対価として取得した財産について隠匿等の処分をする意思を有し、かつ、相手方が破産者がその意思を有していたことを知っていたときは、相手方は、次の各号に掲げる区分に応じ、それぞれ当該各号に定める権利を行使することができる。
art-168/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2
Notwithstanding the provisions of item (ii) of the preceding paragraph, in the cases stated in that item, if the bankrupt had the intention to conceal or carry out other disposal of the property that they received as a value for the act and the other party knew that the bankrupt had the intention at the time when the act in question was conducted, the other party may exercise the right specified in each of the following items in accordance with the category stated in the respective items:
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**一** 破産者の受けた反対給付によって生じた利益の全部が破産財団中に現存する場合 財団債権者としてその現存利益の返還を請求する権利
art-168/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2/item-1
when the enrichment arising from the counter-performance received by the bankrupt actually exists in whole within the bankruptcy estate:the right to claim the return of the actual enrichment as a holder of the claim on the estate;
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**二** 破産者の受けた反対給付によって生じた利益が破産財団中に現存しない場合 破産債権者として反対給付の価額の償還を請求する権利
art-168/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2/item-2
when the enrichment arising from the counter-performance received by the bankrupt does not actually exist within the bankruptcy estate:the right to claim, the reimbursement of the value of the counter-performance as a bankruptcy creditor; or
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**三** 破産者の受けた反対給付によって生じた利益の一部が破産財団中に現存する場合 財団債権者としてその現存利益の返還を請求する権利及び破産債権者として反対給付と現存利益との差額の償還を請求する権利
art-168/par-2/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2/item-3
when the enrichment arising from the counter-performance received by the bankrupt actually exists in part within the bankruptcy estate:the right to claim the return of the actual enrichment as a holder of claim on the estate, and the right to claim the reimbursement of any difference between the counter-performance and the actual enrichment as a bankruptcy creditor.
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**第三項** 前項の規定の適用については、当該行為の相手方が第百六十一条第二項各号に掲げる者のいずれかであるときは、その相手方は、当該行為の当時、破産者が前項の隠匿等の処分をする意思を有していたことを知っていたものと推定する。
art-168/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-3
For the purpose of application of the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if the other party to the act in question is any of the persons stated in the items of Article 161, paragraph (2), the other party is presumed to have known that the bankrupt had the intention to conceal or carry out other disposal referred to in the preceding paragraph at the time of the act.
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**第四項** 破産管財人は、第百六十条第一項若しくは第三項又は第百六十一条第一項に規定する行為を否認しようとするときは、前条第一項の規定により破産財団に復すべき財産の返還に代えて、相手方に対し、当該財産の価額から前三項の規定により財団債権となる額（第一項第一号に掲げる場合にあっては、破産者の受けた反対給付の価額）を控除した額の償還を請求することができる。
art-168/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-4
A bankruptcy trustee may request the other party to reimburse the amount obtained by deducting the amount that is included in the scope of claims on the estate pursuant to the provisions of the preceding three paragraphs (in the case stated in paragraph (1), item (i), the value of the counter-performance received by the bankrupt) from the value of the property to be returned when seeking to avoid an act prescribed in Article 160, paragraph (1) or (3), or Article 161, paragraph (1), in lieu of requesting the return of the property that should be returned to the bankruptcy estate pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article,.
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### 第百六十九条（相手方の債権の回復） — (Restoration of the Other Party's Claims)
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art-169 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-169
**第一項** 第百六十二条第一項に規定する行為が否認された場合において、相手方がその受けた給付を返還し、又はその価額を償還したときは、相手方の債権は、これによって原状に復する。
art-169/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-169/par-1
When an act prescribed in Article 162, paragraph (1) is avoided, if the other party returns the performance received or reimburses the value of the performance, the other party's claim restores to its original state.
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### 第百七十条（転得者に対する否認権） — (Right of Avoidance Against Subsequent Acquirers)
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art-170 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170
**第一項** 次の各号に掲げる場合において、否認しようとする行為の相手方に対して否認の原因があるときは、否認権は、当該各号に規定する転得者に対しても、行使することができる。ただし、当該転得者が他の転得者から転得した者である場合においては、当該転得者の前に転得した全ての転得者に対しても否認の原因があるときに限る。
art-170/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-1
In the cases stated in the following items, a right of avoidance may also be exercised against subsequent acquirers specified in the respective item if there are grounds for avoidance against the other party to the act to be avoided; provided, however, that if the relevant subsequent acquirer acquired the subject matter from another subsequent acquirer, this is limited to cases in which there were grounds for avoidance against all subsequent acquirers that acquired the subject matter before the relevant subsequent acquirer acquired the subject matter:
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**一** 転得者が転得の当時、破産者がした行為が破産債権者を害することを知っていたとき。
art-170/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-1/item-1
when a subsequent acquirer had known that the act of the bankrupt would prejudice the bankruptcy creditors at the time of acquisition;
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**二** 転得者が第百六十一条第二項各号に掲げる者のいずれかであるとき。ただし、転得の当時、破産者がした行為が破産債権者を害することを知らなかったときは、この限りでない。
art-170/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-1/item-2
when a subsequent acquirer is any of the persons stated in the items of Article 161, paragraph (2); provided, however, that this does not apply if the subsequent acquirers did not know that the act of the bankrupt would prejudice the bankruptcy creditors at the time of acquisition; and
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**三** 転得者が無償行為又はこれと同視すべき有償行為によって転得した者であるとき。
art-170/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-1/item-3
when a subsequent acquirer acquired the subject matter by a gratuitous act or by an onerous act that should be deemed to be equivalent to that act.
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**第二項** 第百六十七条第二項の規定は、前項第三号の規定により否認権の行使があった場合について準用する。
art-170/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-2
The provisions of Article 167, paragraph (2) apply mutatis mutandis when a right of avoidance is exercised pursuant to the provisions of item (iii) of the preceding paragraph.
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### 第百七十条の二（破産者の受けた反対給付に関する転得者の権利等） — (Rights of Subsequent Acquirers Relating to Counter-Performance Received by the Bankrupt)
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art-170-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2
**第一項** 破産者がした第百六十条第一項若しくは第三項又は第百六十一条第一項に規定する行為が転得者に対する否認権の行使によって否認されたときは、転得者は、第百六十八条第一項各号に掲げる区分に応じ、それぞれ当該各号に定める権利を行使することができる。ただし、同項第一号に掲げる場合において、破産者の受けた反対給付の価額が、第四項に規定する転得者がした反対給付又は消滅した転得者の債権の価額を超えるときは、転得者は、財団債権者として破産者の受けた反対給付の価額の償還を請求する権利を行使することができる。
art-170-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-1
If an act conducted by the bankrupt referred to in the provisions of Article 160, paragraph (1) or paragraph (3) or Article 161, paragraph (1) was avoided by the exercise of a right of avoidance against a subsequent acquirer, the subsequent acquirer may exercise the rights prescribed in the items of Article 168, paragraph (1) in accordance with the category stated in the respective item; provided, however, that in the case stated in item (i) of that paragraph, if the value of the counter-performance received by the bankrupt exceeds the value of the counter-performance by the subsequent acquirer or the value of the extinguished claims of the subsequent acquirer referred to in paragraph (4), the subsequent acquirer may exercise the right to make a claim for reimbursement of the value of the counter-performance received by the bankrupt as a holder of a claim on the estate.
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**第二項** 前項の規定にかかわらず、第百六十八条第一項第二号に掲げる場合において、当該行為の当時、破産者が対価として取得した財産について隠匿等の処分をする意思を有し、かつ、当該行為の相手方が破産者がその意思を有していたことを知っていたときは、転得者は、同条第二項各号に掲げる区分に応じ、それぞれ当該各号に定める権利を行使することができる。
art-170-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-2
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in the case stated in Article 168, paragraph (1), item (ii), at the time when the act in question was conducted, if the bankrupt had the intention to conceal or carry out other disposal of the property received as value for the act, and the other party knew that the bankrupt had the intention, the subsequent acquirer may exercise the rights specified in each item of paragraph (2) of that Article in accordance with the category stated in the respective item.
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**第三項** 前項の規定の適用については、当該行為の相手方が第百六十一条第二項各号に掲げる者のいずれかであるときは、その相手方は、当該行為の当時、破産者が前項の隠匿等の処分をする意思を有していたことを知っていたものと推定する。
art-170-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-3
For the purpose of application of the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if the other party to the act in question is any of the persons stated in the items of Article 161, paragraph (2), the other party is presumed to have known, at the time of the act, that the bankrupt had the intention to conceal or carry out other disposal referred to in the preceding paragraph.
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**第四項** 第一項及び第二項の規定による権利の行使は、転得者がその前者から財産を取得するためにした反対給付又はその前者から財産を取得することによって消滅した債権の価額を限度とする。
art-170-2/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-4
The exercise of rights under the provisions of paragraph (1) and (2) is limited to the value of the counter-performance by the subsequent acquirer in order to acquire the property from the predecessor or the value of the claim that was extinguished as a result of the acquisition of the property by the subsequent acquirer from the predecessor.
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**第五項** 破産管財人は、第一項に規定する行為を転得者に対する否認権の行使によって否認しようとするときは、第百六十七条第一項の規定により破産財団に復すべき財産の返還に代えて、転得者に対し、当該財産の価額から前各項の規定により財団債権となる額（第百六十八条第一項第一号に掲げる場合（第一項ただし書に該当するときを除く。）にあっては、破産者の受けた反対給付の価額）を控除した額の償還を請求することができる。
art-170-2/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-5
When seeking to avoid an act prescribed in paragraph (1) by exercising a right of avoidance against the subsequent acquirer in lieu of requesting return of the property that should be returned to the bankruptcy estate pursuant to the provisions of Article 167, paragraph (1), a bankruptcy trustee may request the subsequent acquirer to reimburse the amount obtained by deducting the amount that is included in the scope of claims on the estate pursuant to the provisions of the preceding four paragraphs (in the case stated in Article 168, paragraph (1), item (i) (excluding cases filing under the proviso of paragraph (1)), the value of the counter-performance received by the bankrupt) from the value of the property to be returned.
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### 第百七十条の三（相手方の債権に関する転得者の権利） — (Rights of Subsequent Acquirer Pertaining to the Other Party's Claim)
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art-170-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-3
**第一項** 破産者がした第百六十二条第一項に規定する行為が転得者に対する否認権の行使によって否認された場合において、転得者がその受けた給付を返還し、又はその価額を償還したときは、転得者は、当該行為がその相手方に対する否認権の行使によって否認されたとすれば第百六十九条の規定により原状に復すべき相手方の債権を行使することができる。この場合には、前条第四項の規定を準用する。
art-170-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-3/par-1
If an act conducted by the bankrupt prescribed in Article 162, paragraph (1) is avoided through the exercise of a right of avoidance against a subsequent acquirer and the subsequent acquirer returns the performance received or reimburses the value of the performance, the subsequent acquirer may exercise the claim of the other party to be restored to its original state pursuant to the provisions of Article 169 if that act is avoided through the exercise of a right of avoidance against the other party. In this case, the provisions of paragraph (4) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis.
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### 第百七十一条（否認権のための保全処分） — (Provisional Order for Right of Avoidance)
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art-171 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171
**第一項** 裁判所は、破産手続開始の申立てがあった時から当該申立てについての決定があるまでの間において、否認権を保全するため必要があると認めるときは、利害関係人（保全管理人が選任されている場合にあっては、保全管理人）の申立てにより又は職権で、仮差押え、仮処分その他の必要な保全処分を命ずることができる。
art-171/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
When the court finds it necessary in order to secure a right of avoidance during the period after a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings is filed until ruling on the petition is made, upon the petition of an interested person (or a temporary administrator if any temporary administrator is appointed) or by its own authority, the court may issue an order of provisional seizure, a provisional disposition, or any other necessary provisional order.
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**第二項** 前項の規定による保全処分は、担保を立てさせて、又は立てさせないで命ずることができる。
art-171/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-2
The provisional order under the provisions of the preceding paragraph may be issued with or without requiring the provision of security.
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**第三項** 裁判所は、申立てにより又は職権で、第一項の規定による保全処分を変更し、又は取り消すことができる。
art-171/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-3
The court may change or reverse a provisional order under the provisions of paragraph (1) upon petition or by its own authority.
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**第四項** 第一項の規定による保全処分及び前項の申立てについての裁判に対しては、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-171/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-4
An immediate appeal may be filed against a provisional order under the provisions of paragraph (1) and a judicial decision on the petition referred to in the preceding paragraph.
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**第五項** 前項の即時抗告は、執行停止の効力を有しない。
art-171/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-5
The immediate appeal referred to in the preceding paragraph does not have the effect of stay of enforcement.
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**第六項** 第四項に規定する裁判及び同項の即時抗告についての裁判があった場合には、その電子裁判書を当事者に送達しなければならない。この場合においては、第十条第三項本文の規定は、適用しない。
art-171/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-6
When a judicial decision prescribed in paragraph (4) and a judicial decision on the immediate appeal referred to in that paragraph are made, the electronic judgments must be served upon the parties concerned. In this case, the provisions of the main clause of Article 10, paragraph (3) do not apply.
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**第七項** 前各項の規定は、破産手続開始の申立てを棄却する決定に対して第三十三条第一項の即時抗告があった場合について準用する。
art-171/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-7
The provisions of the preceding paragraphs apply mutatis mutandis when an immediate appeal referred to in Article 33, paragraph (1) is filed against an order dismissing a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings.
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### 第百七十二条（保全処分に係る手続の続行と担保の取扱い） — (Continuation of Procedures for Provisional Orders and Handling of Security)
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art-172 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172
**第一項** 前条第一項（同条第七項において準用する場合を含む。）の規定による保全処分が命じられた場合において、破産手続開始の決定があったときは、破産管財人は、当該保全処分に係る手続を続行することができる。
art-172/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-1
When a provisional order under the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (7) of that Article) is issued, if an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings is made, a bankruptcy trustee may continue the procedures for the provisional order.
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**第二項** 破産管財人が破産手続開始の決定後一月以内に前項の規定により同項の保全処分に係る手続を続行しないときは、当該保全処分は、その効力を失う。
art-172/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-2
If a bankruptcy trustee does not continue the procedures for the provisional order referred to in the preceding paragraph pursuant to the provisions of that paragraph within one month after an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings is made, the provisional order ceases to be effective.
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**第三項** 破産管財人は、第一項の規定により同項の保全処分に係る手続を続行しようとする場合において、前条第二項（同条第七項において準用する場合を含む。）に規定する担保の全部又は一部が破産財団に属する財産でないときは、その担保の全部又は一部を破産財団に属する財産による担保に変換しなければならない。
art-172/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-3
When a bankruptcy trustee seeks to continue the procedures for the provisional order referred to in paragraph (1) pursuant to the provisions of that paragraph, if the whole or part of the security prescribed in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article (including as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to paragraph (7) of that Article) does not belong to the bankruptcy estate, the bankruptcy trustee must substitute the whole or part of the security with another security by way of property that belongs to the bankruptcy estate.
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**第四項** 民事保全法（平成元年法律第九十一号）第十八条並びに第二章第四節（第三十七条第五項から第七項までを除く。）及び第五節の規定は、第一項の規定により破産管財人が続行する手続に係る保全処分について準用する。
art-172/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-4
The provisions of Article 18, and Chapter II, Section 4 (excluding Article 37, paragraphs (5) through (7)) and Section 5 of the Civil Provisional Remedies Act (Act No. 91 of 1989) apply mutatis mutandis to a provisional order issued for the proceedings to be continued by a bankruptcy trustee pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1).
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### 第百七十三条（否認権の行使） — (Exercise of Rights of Avoidance)
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art-173 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-173
**第一項** 否認権は、訴え、否認の請求又は抗弁によって、破産管財人が行使する。
art-173/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-173/par-1
A right of avoidance is exercised by a bankruptcy trustee by filing an action, making a request for avoidance, or filing a defense.
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**第二項** 前項の訴え及び否認の請求事件は、破産裁判所が管轄する。
art-173/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-173/par-2
The action and case of request for avoidance referred to in the preceding paragraph are subject to the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
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### 第百七十四条（否認の請求） — (Requests for Avoidance)
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art-174 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174
**第一項** 否認の請求をするときは、その原因となる事実を疎明しなければならない。
art-174/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-1
When making a request for avoidance, the requester must make a prima facie showing of the fact constituting the grounds for avoidance.
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**第二項** 否認の請求を認容し、又はこれを棄却する裁判は、理由を付した決定でしなければならない。
art-174/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-2
A judicial decision to uphold a request for avoidance or dismiss the request must be made by an order with its reason.
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**第三項** 裁判所は、前項の決定をする場合には、相手方又は転得者を審尋しなければならない。
art-174/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-3
The court must interrogate the other party or any subsequent acquirer when making an order referred to in the preceding paragraph.
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**第四項** 否認の請求を認容する決定があった場合には、その電子裁判書を当事者に送達しなければならない。この場合においては、第十条第三項本文の規定は、適用しない。
art-174/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-4
When an order to uphold a request for avoidance is made, the electronic judgment must be served upon the parties concerned. In this case, the provisions of the main clause of Article 10, paragraph (3) do not apply.
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**第五項** 否認の請求の手続は、破産手続が終了したときは、終了する。
art-174/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-5
The proceedings for a request for avoidance are closed upon the closing of bankruptcy proceedings.
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### 第百七十五条（否認の請求を認容する決定に対する異議の訴え） — (Actions Against Order to Uphold Requests for Avoidance)
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art-175 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175
**第一項** 否認の請求を認容する決定に不服がある者は、その送達を受けた日から一月の不変期間内に、異議の訴えを提起することができる。
art-175/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
A person that is dissatisfied with an order to uphold a request for avoidance may file an action to oppose the order within an inalterable period of one month after the day on which the order is served.
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**第二項** 前項の訴えは、破産裁判所が管轄する。
art-175/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-2
The action referred to in the preceding paragraph is subject to the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
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**第三項** 第一項の訴えについての判決においては、訴えを不適法として却下する場合を除き、同項の決定を認可し、変更し、又は取り消す。
art-175/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-3
A judgment rendered with regard to the action referred to in paragraph (1) approves, changes, or reverses the order referred to in that paragraph, except when the action is dismissed as unlawful.
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**第四項** 第一項の決定を認可する判決が確定したときは、その決定は、確定判決と同一の効力を有する。同項の訴えが、同項に規定する期間内に提起されなかったとき、又は却下されたときも、同様とする。
art-175/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-4
When a judgment to approve an order stated in paragraph (1) becomes final and binding, the order has the same effect as a final and binding judgment. The same applies if the action referred to in the paragraph is not filed within the period prescribed in that paragraph or is dismissed without prejudice.
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**第五項** 第一項の決定を認可し、又は変更する判決については、受訴裁判所は、民事訴訟法第二百五十九条第一項の定めるところにより、仮執行の宣言をすることができる。
art-175/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-5
With regard to a judgment to approve or change the order referred to in paragraph (1), the court in charge of the case may declare a provisional execution as provided for by Article 259, paragraph (1) of the Code of Civil Procedure.
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**第六項** 第一項の訴えに係る訴訟手続は、破産手続が終了したときは、第四十四条第四項の規定にかかわらず、終了する。
art-175/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-6
The court proceedings of the action referred to in paragraph (1) are concluded upon the closing of bankruptcy proceedings, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 44, paragraph (4).
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### 第百七十六条（否認権行使の期間） — (Periods for Exercising Rights of Avoidance)
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art-176 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-176
**第一項** 否認権は、破産手続開始の日から二年を経過したときは、行使することができない。否認しようとする行為の日から十年を経過したときも、同様とする。
art-176/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-176/par-1
A right of avoidance may not be exercised if two years have elapsed since the date of commencement of bankruptcy proceedings. The same applies when 10 years have elapsed since the date of the act to be avoided.
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## 第三節 法人の役員の責任の追及等 — Section 3 Pursuing Liabilities of Officers of Corporations
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ch-6/sec-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#ch-6/sec-3
### 第百七十七条（役員の財産に対する保全処分） — (Provisional Orders on Officer's Property)
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art-177 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177
**第一項** 裁判所は、法人である債務者について破産手続開始の決定があった場合において、必要があると認めるときは、破産管財人の申立てにより又は職権で、当該法人の理事、取締役、執行役、監事、監査役、清算人又はこれらに準ずる者（以下この節において「役員」という。）の責任に基づく損害賠償請求権につき、当該役員の財産に対する保全処分をすることができる。
art-177/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-1
When an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings is made against a debtor that is a corporation, the court may issue a provisional order on the property of the corporation's director, company director, executive officer, inspector, company auditor, liquidator, or any other person equivalent to them (referred to below as "officer" in this Section), when it finds it necessary to do so upon the petition of a bankruptcy trustee or by its own authority with regard to a claim for damages based on the liabilities of , these officers.
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**第二項** 裁判所は、破産手続開始の申立てがあった時から当該申立てについての決定があるまでの間においても、緊急の必要があると認めるときは、債務者（保全管理人が選任されている場合にあっては、保全管理人）の申立てにより又は職権で、前項の規定による保全処分をすることができる。
art-177/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-2
When the court finds that there is an urgent need even during the period after a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings is filed until an order on the petition is made, the court may issue a provisional order under the provisions of the preceding paragraph upon the petition of a debtor (or a temporary administrator if any temporary administrator is appointed) or by its own authority.
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**第三項** 裁判所は、前二項の規定による保全処分を変更し、又は取り消すことができる。
art-177/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-3
The court may change or reverse a provisional order under the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs.
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**第四項** 第一項若しくは第二項の規定による保全処分又は前項の規定による決定に対しては、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-177/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-4
An immediate appeal may be filed against a provisional order under the provisions of paragraph (1) or (2) or an order under the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
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**第五項** 前項の即時抗告は、執行停止の効力を有しない。
art-177/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-5
The immediate appeal referred to in the preceding paragraph does not have the effect of a stay of enforcement.
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**第六項** 第四項に規定する裁判及び同項の即時抗告についての裁判があった場合には、その電子裁判書を当事者に送達しなければならない。この場合においては、第十条第三項本文の規定は、適用しない。
art-177/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-6
When a judicial decision prescribed in paragraph (4) and a judicial decision on the immediate appeal referred to in that paragraph are made, the electronic judgments must be served upon the parties concerned. In this case, the provisions of the main clause of Article 10, paragraph (3) do not apply.
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**第七項** 第二項から前項までの規定は、破産手続開始の申立てを棄却する決定に対して第三十三条第一項の即時抗告があった場合について準用する。
art-177/par-7 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-7
The provisions of paragraph (2) through the preceding paragraph apply mutatis mutandis if an immediate appeal referred to in Article 33, paragraph (1) is filed against an order dismissing a petition to commence bankruptcy proceedings.
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### 第百七十八条（役員の責任の査定の申立て等） — (Petitions for Assessment of Officers' Liabilities)
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art-178 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178
**第一項** 裁判所は、法人である債務者について破産手続開始の決定があった場合において、必要があると認めるときは、破産管財人の申立てにより又は職権で、決定で、役員の責任に基づく損害賠償請求権の査定の裁判（以下この節において「役員責任査定決定」という。）をすることができる。
art-178/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-1
When an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings is made against a debtor that is a corporation, the court may reach an assessment decision on the rights to seek damages pursuant to the liability of the officers (referred to below as "officers' liability assessment order" in this Section) upon the petition of a bankruptcy trustee or by its own authority by an order when it finds it necessary to do so,.
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**第二項** 前項の申立てをするときは、その原因となる事実を疎明しなければならない。
art-178/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-2
When filing the petition referred to in the preceding paragraph, the petitioner must make a prima facie showing of the fact constituting the grounds for the liability.
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**第三項** 裁判所は、職権で役員責任査定決定の手続を開始する場合には、その旨の決定をしなければならない。
art-178/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-3
When the court commences proceedings for officers' liability assessment order by its own authority, it must issue an order to that effect.
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**第四項** 第一項の申立て又は前項の決定があったときは、時効の完成猶予及び更新に関しては、裁判上の請求があったものとみなす。
art-178/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-4
When the petition referred to in paragraph (1) is filed or the order referred to in the preceding paragraph is issued, for the purpose of postponement of expiry of prescription and renewal of prescription, it is deemed that demand by litigation has been made.
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**第五項** 役員責任査定決定の手続（役員責任査定決定があった後のものを除く。）は、破産手続が終了したときは、終了する。
art-178/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-5
The proceedings for officers' liability assessment order is closed upon the closing of bankruptcy proceedings (excluding cases in which an officers' liability assessment order has been already issued at the time of the closing of bankruptcy proceedings).
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### 第百七十九条（役員責任査定決定等） — (Officers' Liability Assessment Orders)
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art-179 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-179
**第一項** 役員責任査定決定及び前条第一項の申立てを棄却する決定には、理由を付さなければならない。
art-179/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-179/par-1
An officers' liability assessment order and an order dismissing the petition referred to in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article must state reasons for them.
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**第二項** 裁判所は、前項に規定する裁判をする場合には、役員を審尋しなければならない。
art-179/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-179/par-2
The court must interrogate the officers in question when making a judicial decision prescribed in the preceding paragraph.
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**第三項** 役員責任査定決定があった場合には、その電子裁判書を当事者に送達しなければならない。この場合においては、第十条第三項本文の規定は、適用しない。
art-179/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-179/par-3
When an officers' liability assessment order is made, the electronic judgment must be served upon the parties concerned. In this case, the provisions of the main clause of Article 10, paragraph (3) do not apply.
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### 第百八十条（役員責任査定決定に対する異議の訴え） — (Action Against Officers' Liability Assessment Orders)
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art-180 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180
**第一項** 役員責任査定決定に不服がある者は、その送達を受けた日から一月の不変期間内に、異議の訴えを提起することができる。
art-180/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-1
A person that is dissatisfied with an officers' liability assessment order may file an action to oppose the order within an inalterable period of one month after the day on which the person received the service of the order.
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**第二項** 前項の訴えは、破産裁判所が管轄する。
art-180/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-2
The action referred to in the preceding paragraph is subject to the jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court.
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**第三項** 第一項の訴えは、これを提起する者が、役員であるときは破産管財人を、破産管財人であるときは役員を、それぞれ被告としなければならない。
art-180/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-3
For the action stated in paragraph (1), a bankruptcy trustee must stand as a defendant if it is filed by an officer, and an officer must stand as a defendant if it is filed by a bankruptcy trustee.
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**第四項** 第一項の訴えについての判決においては、訴えを不適法として却下する場合を除き、役員責任査定決定を認可し、変更し、又は取り消す。
art-180/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-4
A judgment rendered with regard to the action referred to in paragraph (1) approves, changes or reverses the officers' liability assessment order, except when the action is dismissed as unlawful.
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**第五項** 役員責任査定決定を認可し、又は変更した判決は、強制執行に関しては、給付を命ずる判決と同一の効力を有する。
art-180/par-5 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-5
A judgment that approves or changes an officers' liability assessment order has the same effect as a judgment to order performance in the case of enforcement.
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**第六項** 役員責任査定決定を認可し、又は変更した判決については、受訴裁判所は、民事訴訟法第二百五十九条第一項の定めるところにより、仮執行の宣言をすることができる。
art-180/par-6 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-6
With regard to a judgment that approves or changes an officers' liability assessment order, the court in charge of the case may, as provided for by Article 259, paragraph (1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, declare provisional execution.
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### 第百八十一条（役員責任査定決定の効力） — (Effect of Officers' Liability Assessment Order)
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art-181 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-181
**第一項** 前条第一項の訴えが、同項の期間内に提起されなかったとき、又は却下されたときは、役員責任査定決定は、給付を命ずる確定判決と同一の効力を有する。
art-181/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-181/par-1
If an action referred to in paragraph (1) of the preceding Article is not filed within the period referred to in that paragraph or is dismissed, the officers' liability assessment order has the same effect as the final and binding judgment to order performance.
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### 第百八十二条（社員の出資責任） — (Member's Liability of Contributions)
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art-182 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-182
**第一項** 会社法第六百六十三条の規定は、法人である債務者につき破産手続開始の決定があった場合について準用する。この場合において、同条中「当該清算持分会社」とあるのは、「破産管財人」と読み替えるものとする。
art-182/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-182/par-1
The provisions of Article 663 of the Companies Act apply mutatis mutandis when an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings is issued against a debtor that is a corporation. In this case, the term "relevant liquidating membership company" in that Article is deemed to be replaced with "bankruptcy trustee".
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### 第百八十三条（匿名組合員の出資責任） — (Silent Partners' Liability of Contributions)
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art-183 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-183
**第一項** 匿名組合契約が営業者が破産手続開始の決定を受けたことによって終了したときは、破産管財人は、匿名組合員に、その負担すべき損失の額を限度として、出資をさせることができる。
art-183/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-183/par-1
When a silent partnership agreement terminates by reason that the proprietor has received an order commencing bankruptcy proceedings, a bankruptcy trustee may have the silent partner pay contributions up to the amount of loss to be borne by them.
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## Cites
- art-153/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百五十三条第一項 (Article 153, paragraph (1)), art-153/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-153/par-1
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- art-157/par-1/item-3: 第百七十八条第一項 → 破産法 第百七十八条第一項 (Article 178, paragraph (1)), art-178/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-1
- art-157/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百五十七条第一項 (Article 157, paragraph (1)), art-157/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1
- art-158/par-1: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百五十七条第一項 (Article 157, paragraph (1)), art-157/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-157/par-1
- art-160/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百六十条第一項 (Article 160, paragraph (1)), art-160/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1
- art-161/par-1/item-3: 前号 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項第二号 (Article 161, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-161/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1/item-2
- art-161/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項 (Article 161, paragraph (1)), art-161/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1
- art-161/par-2: 同項第二号 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項第二号 (Article 161, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-161/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1/item-2
- art-162/par-2: 前項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項第一号 (Article 162, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-162/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1
- art-162/par-2/item-1: 前条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第二項 (Article 161, paragraph (2)), art-161/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2
- art-162/par-2/item-2: 前項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項第一号 (Article 162, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-162/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1
- art-162/par-3: 第一項 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項 (Article 162, paragraph (1)), art-162/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1
- art-163/par-1: 前条第一項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項第一号 (Article 162, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-162/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1/item-1
- art-163/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百六十三条第一項 (Article 163, paragraph (1)), art-163/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-163/par-1
- art-163/par-3: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項 (Article 162, paragraph (1)), art-162/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1
- art-164/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百六十四条第一項 (Article 164, paragraph (1)), art-164/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-164/par-1
- art-166/par-1: 第百六十条第三項 → 破産法 第百六十条第三項 (Article 160, paragraph (3)), art-160/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
- art-167/par-2: 第百六十条第三項 → 破産法 第百六十条第三項 (Article 160, paragraph (3)), art-160/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
- art-168/par-1: 第百六十条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十条第一項 (Article 160, paragraph (1)), art-160/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1
- art-168/par-1: 第三項 → 破産法 第百六十条第三項 (Article 160, paragraph (3)), art-160/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
- art-168/par-1: 第百六十一条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項 (Article 161, paragraph (1)), art-161/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1
- art-168/par-2: 前項第二号 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項第二号 (Article 168, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-168/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-2
- art-168/par-3: 前項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第二項 (Article 168, paragraph (2)), art-168/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2
- art-168/par-3: 第百六十一条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第二項 (Article 161, paragraph (2)), art-161/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2
- art-168/par-4: 第百六十条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十条第一項 (Article 160, paragraph (1)), art-160/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1
- art-168/par-4: 第三項 → 破産法 第百六十条第三項 (Article 160, paragraph (3)), art-160/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
- art-168/par-4: 第百六十一条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項 (Article 161, paragraph (1)), art-161/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1
- art-168/par-4: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十七条第一項 (Article 167, paragraph (1)), art-167/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167/par-1
- art-168/par-4: 前三項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項 (Article 168, paragraph (1)), art-168/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1
- art-168/par-4: 前三項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第二項 (Article 168, paragraph (2)), art-168/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2
- art-168/par-4: 前三項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第三項 (Article 168, paragraph (3)), art-168/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-3
- art-168/par-4: 第一項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項第一号 (Article 168, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-168/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-1
- art-169/par-1: 第百六十二条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項 (Article 162, paragraph (1)), art-162/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1
- art-170/par-1/item-2: 第百六十一条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第二項 (Article 161, paragraph (2)), art-161/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2
- art-170/par-2: 第百六十七条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十七条第二項 (Article 167, paragraph (2)), art-167/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167/par-2
- art-170/par-2: 前項第三号 → 破産法 第百七十条第一項第三号 (Article 170, paragraph (1), item (iii)), art-170/par-1/item-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170/par-1/item-3
- art-170-2/par-1: 第百六十条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十条第一項 (Article 160, paragraph (1)), art-160/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-1
- art-170-2/par-1: 第三項 → 破産法 第百六十条第三項 (Article 160, paragraph (3)), art-160/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-160/par-3
- art-170-2/par-1: 第百六十一条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第一項 (Article 161, paragraph (1)), art-161/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-1
- art-170-2/par-1: 第百六十八条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項 (Article 168, paragraph (1)), art-168/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1
- art-170-2/par-1: 同項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項第一号 (Article 168, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-168/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-1
- art-170-2/par-1: 第四項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第四項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (4)), art-170-2/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-4
- art-170-2/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第一項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (1)), art-170-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-1
- art-170-2/par-2: 第百六十八条第一項第二号 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項第二号 (Article 168, paragraph (1), item (ii)), art-168/par-1/item-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-2
- art-170-2/par-2: 同条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十八条第二項 (Article 168, paragraph (2)), art-168/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-2
- art-170-2/par-3: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第二項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (2)), art-170-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-2
- art-170-2/par-3: 第百六十一条第二項 → 破産法 第百六十一条第二項 (Article 161, paragraph (2)), art-161/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-161/par-2
- art-170-2/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第一項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (1)), art-170-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-1
- art-170-2/par-4: 第二項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第二項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (2)), art-170-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-2
- art-170-2/par-5: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第一項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (1)), art-170-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-1
- art-170-2/par-5: 第百六十七条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十七条第一項 (Article 167, paragraph (1)), art-167/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-167/par-1
- art-170-2/par-5: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第二項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (2)), art-170-2/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-2
- art-170-2/par-5: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第三項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (3)), art-170-2/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-3
- art-170-2/par-5: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第四項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (4)), art-170-2/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-4
- art-170-2/par-5: 第百六十八条第一項第一号 → 破産法 第百六十八条第一項第一号 (Article 168, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-168/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-168/par-1/item-1
- art-170-3/par-1: 第百六十二条第一項 → 破産法 第百六十二条第一項 (Article 162, paragraph (1)), art-162/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-153#art-162/par-1
- art-170-3/par-1: 第百六十九条 → 破産法 第百六十九条 (Article 169), art-169 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-169
- art-170-3/par-1: 前条第四項 → 破産法 第百七十条の二第四項 (Article 170-2, paragraph (4)), art-170-2/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-163#art-170-2/par-4
- art-171/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第一項 (Article 171, paragraph (1)), art-171/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
- art-171/par-3: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第一項 (Article 171, paragraph (1)), art-171/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
- art-171/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第一項 (Article 171, paragraph (1)), art-171/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
- art-171/par-4: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第三項 (Article 171, paragraph (3)), art-171/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-3
- art-171/par-5: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第四項 (Article 171, paragraph (4)), art-171/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-4
- art-171/par-6: 第四項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第四項 (Article 171, paragraph (4)), art-171/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-4
- art-171/par-6: 第十条第三項 → 破産法 第十条第三項 (Article 10, paragraph (3)), art-10/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-1/from-art-8#art-10/par-3
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第一項 (Article 171, paragraph (1)), art-171/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第二項 (Article 171, paragraph (2)), art-171/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-2
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第三項 (Article 171, paragraph (3)), art-171/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-3
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第四項 (Article 171, paragraph (4)), art-171/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-4
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第五項 (Article 171, paragraph (5)), art-171/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-5
- art-171/par-7: 前各項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第六項 (Article 171, paragraph (6)), art-171/par-6 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-6
- art-171/par-7: 第三十三条第一項 → 破産法 第三十三条第一項 (Article 33, paragraph (1)), art-33/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-2/from-art-32#art-33/par-1
- art-172/par-1: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第一項 (Article 171, paragraph (1)), art-171/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-1
- art-172/par-1: 同条第七項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第七項 (Article 171, paragraph (7)), art-171/par-7 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-7
- art-172/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十二条第一項 (Article 172, paragraph (1)), art-172/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-1
- art-172/par-3: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十二条第一項 (Article 172, paragraph (1)), art-172/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-1
- art-172/par-3: 前条第二項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第二項 (Article 171, paragraph (2)), art-171/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-2
- art-172/par-3: 同条第七項 → 破産法 第百七十一条第七項 (Article 171, paragraph (7)), art-171/par-7 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-171/par-7
- art-172/par-4: 民事保全法（平成元年法律第九十一号）第十八条 → e-Gov law 401AC0000000091, 第十八条 (Article 18), art-18 — not held in this collection
- art-172/par-4: 第三十七条第五項から第七項まで → e-Gov law 401AC0000000091, 第三十七条第五項 (Article 37, paragraph (5)), art-37/par-5 — not held in this collection
- art-172/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十二条第一項 (Article 172, paragraph (1)), art-172/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-172/par-1
- art-173/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十三条第一項 (Article 173, paragraph (1)), art-173/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-173/par-1
- art-174/par-3: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十四条第二項 (Article 174, paragraph (2)), art-174/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-174/par-2
- art-174/par-4: 第十条第三項 → 破産法 第十条第三項 (Article 10, paragraph (3)), art-10/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-1/from-art-8#art-10/par-3
- art-175/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十五条第一項 (Article 175, paragraph (1)), art-175/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
- art-175/par-3: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十五条第一項 (Article 175, paragraph (1)), art-175/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
- art-175/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十五条第一項 (Article 175, paragraph (1)), art-175/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
- art-175/par-5: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十五条第一項 (Article 175, paragraph (1)), art-175/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
- art-175/par-5: 民事訴訟法第二百五十九条第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第二百五十九条第一項 (Article 259, paragraph (1)), art-259/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-civil-procedure/art-259/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/408AC0000000109/art-259/par-1
- art-175/par-6: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十五条第一項 (Article 175, paragraph (1)), art-175/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-175/par-1
- art-175/par-6: 第四十四条第四項 → 破産法 第四十四条第四項 (Article 44, paragraph (4)), art-44/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-2/from-art-43#art-44/par-4
- art-177/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第一項 (Article 177, paragraph (1)), art-177/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-1
- art-177/par-3: 前二項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第一項 (Article 177, paragraph (1)), art-177/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-1
- art-177/par-3: 前二項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第二項 (Article 177, paragraph (2)), art-177/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-2
- art-177/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第一項 (Article 177, paragraph (1)), art-177/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-1
- art-177/par-4: 第二項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第二項 (Article 177, paragraph (2)), art-177/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-2
- art-177/par-4: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第三項 (Article 177, paragraph (3)), art-177/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-3
- art-177/par-5: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第四項 (Article 177, paragraph (4)), art-177/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-4
- art-177/par-6: 第四項 → 破産法 第百七十七条第四項 (Article 177, paragraph (4)), art-177/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-4
- art-177/par-6: 第十条第三項 → 破産法 第十条第三項 (Article 10, paragraph (3)), art-10/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-1/from-art-8#art-10/par-3
- art-177/par-7: 第二項から前項まで → 破産法 第百七十七条第二項 (Article 177, paragraph (2)), art-177/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-2
- art-177/par-7: 第二項から前項まで → 破産法 第百七十七条第三項 (Article 177, paragraph (3)), art-177/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-3
- art-177/par-7: 第二項から前項まで → 破産法 第百七十七条第四項 (Article 177, paragraph (4)), art-177/par-4 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-4
- art-177/par-7: 第二項から前項まで → 破産法 第百七十七条第五項 (Article 177, paragraph (5)), art-177/par-5 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-5
- art-177/par-7: 第二項から前項まで → 破産法 第百七十七条第六項 (Article 177, paragraph (6)), art-177/par-6 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-177/par-6
- art-177/par-7: 第三十三条第一項 → 破産法 第三十三条第一項 (Article 33, paragraph (1)), art-33/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-2/from-art-32#art-33/par-1
- art-178/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十八条第一項 (Article 178, paragraph (1)), art-178/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-1
- art-178/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百七十八条第一項 (Article 178, paragraph (1)), art-178/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-1
- art-178/par-4: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十八条第三項 (Article 178, paragraph (3)), art-178/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-3
- art-179/par-1: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百七十八条第一項 (Article 178, paragraph (1)), art-178/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-178/par-1
- art-179/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百七十九条第一項 (Article 179, paragraph (1)), art-179/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-179/par-1
- art-179/par-3: 第十条第三項 → 破産法 第十条第三項 (Article 10, paragraph (3)), art-10/par-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-1/from-art-8#art-10/par-3
- art-180/par-2: 前項 → 破産法 第百八十条第一項 (Article 180, paragraph (1)), art-180/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-1
- art-180/par-3: 第一項 → 破産法 第百八十条第一項 (Article 180, paragraph (1)), art-180/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-1
- art-180/par-4: 第一項 → 破産法 第百八十条第一項 (Article 180, paragraph (1)), art-180/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-1
- art-180/par-6: 民事訴訟法第二百五十九条第一項 → 民事訴訟法 第二百五十九条第一項 (Article 259, paragraph (1)), art-259/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-civil-procedure/art-259/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/l/408AC0000000109/art-259/par-1
- art-181/par-1: 前条第一項 → 破産法 第百八十条第一項 (Article 180, paragraph (1)), art-180/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/bankruptcy-act/amendments/20280613_505AC0000000053/text/ch-6/from-art-171#art-180/par-1
- art-182/par-1: 会社法第六百六十三条 → 会社法 第六百六十三条 (Article 663), art-663 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/companies-act/art-663 · https://japanlaw.org/l/417AC0000000086/art-663
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