In re Connolly North America, LLC

AMENDED OPINION1 REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF COFACE AND MEDIOFACTORING FOR ALLOWANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

THOMAS J. TUCKER, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. Introduction

Section 503(b)(3)(D) of the Bankruptcy Code permits the Court to allow an administrative expense for a “creditor ... in making a substantial contribution in” a Chapter 9 or Chapter 11 case. This case raises the question whether the Court may allow an administrative expense for a creditor who has made a substantial contribution in a Chapter 7 case, under the general authority to allow “administrative expenses” contained in the opening…