Role and capacity of trustee
United States Code
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- 2026In Re: Julia F. Soussis 2d Cir.
- 2026In re: Law Enforcement Officers Security Union Bankr. W.D. Pa.
- 2026Dundon Bankr. W.D. Tex.
- 2026GARSIA D.N.J.
- 2026Martinez Bankr. W.D.N.C.
- 2026Mahar Bankr. E.D. Va.
- 2026In re: Ian Patrick Koentges and Kelsey Elizabeth Koentges Bankr.D. Colo.
- 2026Dymarkowski Bankr. N.D. Ohio
- 2026HAPPEL W.D. Pa.
- 2026Sutton Bankr. M.D. Tenn.
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The trustee in a case under this title is the representative of the estate. The trustee in a case under this title has capacity to sue and be sued. (Source: (Pub. L. 95–598, Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2562.))