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Bankruptcy-Test Of Feasibility Under Chapter Xi Arrangement, Paul B. Campbell S.Ed.
Bankruptcy-Test Of Feasibility Under Chapter Xi Arrangement, Paul B. Campbell S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
The Slumberland Bedding Company started in business in 1952 with a capitalization of $13,000. Within less than one year the corporation was "clearly heavily insolvent," having debts in excess of $85,000 and assets valued "at least several thousand dollars less than $42,250." Preferred creditor claims against the assets of the business amounted to more than $32,200. In this rather dismal context a petition for an arrangement under chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act was filed. A plan was submitted which provided for independent capital to be put into the business to pay certain claims in full and to pay a …
Taxation - Federal Income Tax - Exchange Of Debentures For Preferred Stock As Tax-Free Reorganization, Raymond R. Trombadore S.Ed.
Taxation - Federal Income Tax - Exchange Of Debentures For Preferred Stock As Tax-Free Reorganization, Raymond R. Trombadore S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
Plaintiff held common and preferred stock of the Gulf States Paper Corporation. In 1942 plaintiff received new debentures in exchange for his preferred stock, pursuant to a plan for the recapitalization of the company whereby the entire 25,000 shares of previously outstanding preferred stock (including plaintiff's 208 shares) were exchanged for new debentures of like value. In 1950 the Commissioner assessed an income tax deficiency against plaintiff, determining that the redemption and cancellation of the preferred stock represented a distribution essentially equivalent to the distribution of a dividend and taxable under section 115(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Plaintiff sued …