Legal Opinion

In the Matter of Computer Utilization, Inc., Bankrupt. John A. Pace v. Computer Utilization, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided February 20, 1975No. 673PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:

Computer Utilization, Inc. (CUI), a computer service corporation based in Garland, Texas, filed a petition for an arrangement under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act on July 5, 1971. Over one year prior to filing, CUI had retained John A. Pace, a Dallas attorney, to handle various collection matters. It is undisputed that prior to filing, Pace had performed a considerable amount of services in the various collection matters, but had not billed CUI for those services. Pace also performed some work after the July 5, 1971 filing, though he was somewhat vague at trial as…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In re Hydrocarbon Chemicals, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1969
  2. Ralph E. Becker, Special Attorney for the Trustee in Bankruptcy v. Ernest L. Stewart, Trustee in Bankruptcy for Indian Lake Estates, Inc., BankruptCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1968
  3. Stell Manufacturing Company v. Ben M. Gilbert, Trustee, in Bankruptcy for Herman F. Hall, Individually, and D/B/A Across Country Inn, BankruptCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. In the Matter of Triangle Chemicals, Inc., Debtor. Darryl Fanelli v. Nelson T. Hensley, TrusteeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1983
  2. In Re Morton Shoe Companies, Inc.United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Massachusetts · 1982
  3. Stella Reyes, Etc. v. Vantage Steamship Co., Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1982
  4. In the Matter of Wayne Moureau and Erika Moureau, Bankrupts. Wayne Moureau v. Leaseamatic, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
  5. Slaiby v. Rassman (In Re Slaiby)District Court, D. New Hampshire · 1985

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