11 U.S.C. § 325

§325. Effect of vacancy

Edition 2023

U.S.C. Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY
11 U.S.C.

United States Code, 2023 Edition

Title 11 - BANKRUPTCY

CHAPTER 3 - CASE ADMINISTRATION

SUBCHAPTER II - OFFICERS

Sec. 325 - Effect of vacancy

From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov

§325. Effect of vacancy

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.

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

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.

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