Legal Opinion
In Re Torwico Electronics, Inc., Debtor. Torwico Electronics, Inc. v. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided October 25, 1993No. 93-5021PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
STAPLETON, Circuit Judge.
This case involves an attempt by the State of New Jersey to force Torwico Electronics, a debtor in chapter 11 bankruptcy, to comply with its obligations under state and federal environmental laws. Torwico asserts that these obligations are “claims,” within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. § 101(5), and that, because the state failed to timely file a proof of claim, it is no longer responsible for them. The state claims that what is involved here are regulatory obligations, not bankruptcy claims. The bankruptcy court decided the issue in Torwico’s favor,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- In the Matter of Cmc Heartland Partners, DebtorCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1992
- Torwico Electronics, Inc. v. New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection & EnergyDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1992
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