Legal Opinion
In re Commonwealth Financial Corp.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided February 24, 1969No. 17455PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
2Per curiam
The present controversy has arisen during the course of a corporate reorganization proceeding under Chapter X of the Bankruptcy Act. The Securities and Exchange Commission became a party to this proceeding, as authorized by section 208 of Chapter X, 11 U.S.C. § 608, by filing and obtaining the court’s approval of its notice of appearance. Subsequently, the court authorized the trustees to conduct an examination of witnesses, including officers and directors of the debtor, as provided in section 167. 11 U.S.C. § 567. Thereafter, on petition by the trustees, the court…
3Cases cited2 opinions
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4Cited by3 opinions
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