Legal Opinion
In Re New York, N. H. & H. R.
District Court, D. Connecticut
Decided September 15, 1936No. 16562PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HINCKS, District Judge.
The petitioner alleges that he is the holder for value of convertible debentures issued by the debtor having an aggregate face value of $700, and that he files his petition in behalf of himself “and of all persons similarly situate who may elect to become parties hereto and contribute to the cost hereof.” % The petition assails the constitutionality of section 77 of the Bankruptcy Act, as amended (11 U.S.C.A. § 205), and of numerous of its provisions separately stated. It prays that these proceedings be dismissed, or, in the alternative, that the court declare the…
2Cases cited42 opinions
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- Wayman v. SouthardSupreme Court of the United States · 1825
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3Cited by5 opinions
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