2021 US Code
Title 11 - Bankruptcy
Chapter 3 - Case Administration
Subchapter II - Officers
Sec. 325 - Effect of vacancy

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Citation 11 U.S.C. § 325 (2021)
Section Name §325. Effect of vacancy
Section Text

A vacancy in the office of trustee during a case does not abate any pending action or proceeding, and the successor trustee shall be substituted as a party in such action or proceeding.

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(Pub. L. 95–598, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2562.)

Editorial Notes HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES SENATE REPORT NO. 95–989

Section 325, derived from Bankruptcy Act section 46 [section 74 of former title 11] and Bankruptcy Rule 221(b), specifies that a vacancy in the office of trustee during a case does not abate any pending action or proceeding. The successor trustee, when selected and qualified, is substituted as a party in any pending action or proceeding.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY
CHAPTER 3 - CASE ADMINISTRATION
SUBCHAPTER II - OFFICERS
Sec. 325 - Effect of vacancy
Contains section 325
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 92 Stat. 2562
Public Law References Public Law 95-598
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