Legal Opinion
In re Amatex Corp.
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided February 22, 1985No. Nos. 83-1843, 83-1868PublishedCited by 272 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
ADAMS, Circuit Judge.
Asbestos related cases have reached almost epidemic proportions in our.nation’s legal system. In this appeal, we must decide, after first determining that we have jurisdiction, whether future asbestos claimants — individuals who have been exposed to asbestos but have not yet manifested symptoms of asbestos-related diseases— are entitled to have a voice in the reorganization of an asbestos manufacturer that has filed for protection under the bankruptcy laws. Because we believe it is important that such individuals have a representative to protect their…
2Cases cited22 opinions
- Northern Pipeline Construction Co. v. Marathon Pipe Line Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1982
- Bradley v. School Bd. of RichmondSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
- In Re Pacor, Inc. v. John Higgins, Jr. And Louise HigginsCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1984
- Universal Minerals, Inc. v. C. A. Hughes & Co.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981
- Coastal Steel Corp. v. Tilghman Wheelabrator Ltd.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1983
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3Cited by272 opinions
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- In Re Dow Corning CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1996
- In Re Castlerock Properties, Debtor. Piombo Corporation, a California Corporation v. Castlerock Properties, a California Limited PartnershipCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1986
- In Re Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1998
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