Central Trust Co. v. Official Creditors' Committee of Geiger Enterprises, Inc.

454 U.S. 354 · Decided January 11, 1982 · Supreme Court of the United States

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Central Trust Co. v. Official Creditors' Committee of Geiger Enterprises, Inc. was decided on January 11, 1982 by a vote of 7–2. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Bankruptcy” in the Economic Activity area.

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Central Trust Co., Rochester, N. Y. v. Official Creditors' Committee of Geiger Enterprises, Inc., et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1981-019, docket 1981-019-01.

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