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2008 U.S. Code
Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY
CHAPTER 15 - ANCILLARY AND OTHER CROSS-BORDER CASES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1508 - Interpretation

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 11 - BANKRUPTCY
CHAPTER 15 - ANCILLARY AND OTHER CROSS-BORDER CASES
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1508 - Interpretation
Containssection 1508
Date2008
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 5, 2009
Positive LawYes
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditAdded Pub. L. 109-8, title VIII, §801(a), Apr. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 137.
Statutes at Large Reference119 Stat. 137
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 109-8

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§1508. Interpretation

In interpreting this chapter, the court shall consider its international origin, and the need to promote an application of this chapter that is consistent with the application of similar statutes adopted by foreign jurisdictions.

(Added Pub. L. 109–8, title VIII, §801(a), Apr. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 137.)

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