Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice: 18.5.8 Rule 2004 Examinations
Section 343 of the Code provides for examination of the debtor at the meeting of creditors. Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 2004 goes beyond this provision, and allows the examination of any entity on motion of any party in interest,450 as well as the production of documents. Rule 2004 examinations may help consumer creditors discover hidden assets or decide whether there is a basis to challenge dischargeability.451