Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Pacific Far East Line, Inc., Debtor. Joseph M. Alioto v. Official Creditor Committee
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided August 28, 1981No. 78-3633PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KENNEDY, Circuit Judge:
This case presents certain questions regarding the force and effect of an attorneys’ contingency fee contract when there is an intervening arrangement under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act of 1898. 1 The bankruptcy court awarded attorneys’ fees to the appellee, Joseph M. Alioto, for services rendered to Pacific Far East Line, Inc. [PFEL]. PFEL was the debtor in possession in the arrangement proceeding. Alioto rendered most of his services prior to the arrangement pursuant to a contingent fee contract. PFEL’s Official Creditors’ Committee [OCC] brings this appeal. 2
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2Cases cited37 opinions
- Colautti v. FranklinSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Bankers Trust Co. v. MallisSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Hummell v. S. E. Rykoff & Co.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1980
- Fracasse v. BrentCalifornia Supreme Court · 1972
- Donovan Edward Ruby v. Secretary of the United States NavyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1966
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3Cited by47 opinions
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