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In re Lehman Bros. Inc.

In re Lehman Bros. Inc.

Ruling
Bank ordered to turn over collateral held under terminated swap agreement, which could not be used to satisfy debts owed to affiliate.
Procedural posture

Debtor declared chapter 11 bankruptcy, and a federal district court issued a liquidation order and approved the appointment of a trustee under the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, 15 U.S.C.S. § 78aaa et seq. The trustee sought an order requiring a bank to turn over collateral it held that belonged to the debtor, and the bank filed a cross-motion for an order enforcing an agreement it entered with the debtor.

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Commercial opinion summary, case decided on October 04, 2011 , LexisNexis #1011-124