Legal Opinion
Volkswagen of America, Inc. v. Dan Hixson Chevrolet Co. (In Re Dan Hixson Chevrolet Co.)
United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Texas
Decided July 31, 1981No. 19-50038PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
JOHN FLOWERS, Bankruptcy Judge.
Dan Hixson Chevrolet Company (Hixson) weis in the business of retailing automobiles in Abilene, Texas. By merger with Dan Hixson Auto Plaza, Ltd., Inc., Hixson assumed a franchise with Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen). The business prospered until the fall and winter months of 1980 when falling demand for automobiles and rising interest rates contributed to Hixson’s financial distress. Hixson sought resuscitation and filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on February 19, 1981. Volkswagen upon learning of this…
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