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An adversary proceeding is the bankruptcy court’s version of a complaint or petition in civil litigation. The adversary proceeding is governed by Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP) Rule 7001 and among other purposes, is a proceeding to recover money or property, or determine the validity or priority of a lien, or determine the dischargeability of a debt, or to obtain an injunction, or to obtain a declaratory judgment.

In Washington state, as in all states, adversary proceedings in bankruptcy are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (FRBP), specifically Rule 7001. These proceedings are akin to civil lawsuits within the context of a bankruptcy case. They are initiated by filing a complaint with the bankruptcy court to address specific issues that cannot be resolved within the main bankruptcy case. Common purposes of adversary proceedings include recovering money or property, determining the validity, extent, or priority of liens, deciding on the dischargeability of certain debts, obtaining injunctions, and seeking declaratory judgments. The outcomes of these proceedings can significantly impact the rights of the parties involved in the bankruptcy, including the debtor and creditors. It's important to note that while federal rules provide the framework, local bankruptcy court rules in Washington may also apply to the specifics of filing and conducting an adversary proceeding.

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