The subject of this thesis is the review and analysis of certain similarities and differences between enforcement and bankruptcy procedures. Both procedures are essentially enforcement procedures that differ in the scope of enforcement. While the enforcement procedure involves singular enforcement, the bankruptcy procedure represents general enforcement. The main goal of both procedures is to ensure the repayment of creditors, so there are inherent similarities between the two. However, there are also numerous differences. Additionally, these procedures influence each other, as they typically cannot run concurrently due to the principle of equal treatment of creditors. The impact of the commencement of the bankruptcy procedure on the enforcement procedure generally depends on the phase of the enforcement procedure at the time the bankruptcy procedure begins. In the case of personal bankruptcy, this dynamic becomes even more complicated. There are also some exceptions where the bankruptcy procedure does not affect the course of enforcement. Furthermore, ZFPPIPP in certain parts refers to the application of provisions from the ZIZ, meaning that certain rules of the enforcement procedure are applied in the bankruptcy procedure. Despite the fact that some of the same rules are used in both procedures, their application in judicial practice differs. Most of the enforcement rules applied in the bankruptcy procedure concern the bankruptcy estate, specifically regarding which assets or income are excluded from the bankruptcy estate or included in it only to a limited extent. Differences between the procedures also relate to the sale of real estate, with the latest amendments, introducing some novelties. Additionally, there are differences in the order of priority for the repayment of claims. Regarding the constitutionality of such differences between the two procedures, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia has stated that the situations in each procedure are fundamentally different, and therefore, the differences between the procedures are not contrary to the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia.
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