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Franklin Cal. Tax-Free Trust v. Puerto Rico

Franklin Cal. Tax-Free Trust v. Puerto Rico

Ruling
Puerto Rico insolvency law was preempted by § 903 (1).
Issue(s)
Whether § 903(1) of the Bankruptcy Code preempts the Puerto Rico Public Corporation Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, preventing Puerto Rican utilities from filing an insolvency proceeding under the Puerto Rico law?

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Court :
Judge or Jurisdiction information not available
Commercial opinion summary, case decided on July 06, 2015 , LexisNexis #0715-130