11 U.S.C. § 1515 — Application for recognition
submitted 21 years ago by Pub. L. 109-8 to r/title-11-BANKRUPTCY · 168 words · no verdicts yet
A foreign representative asks a court to recognize a foreign proceeding by filing a petition. The petition must include specified proof, identify known foreign proceedings involving the debtor, and include English translations of required documents.
(a) A foreign representative* applies for recognition of a foreign proceeding* in which the representative was appointed by filing a petition with the court. (b) The petition must include (1) a certified copy of the decision that began the foreign proceeding and appointed the representative; (2) a certificate from the foreign court confirming that the proceeding and appointment exist; or (3) if neither is available, other evidence the court accepts showing those facts. (c) The petition must also include a statement identifying every known foreign proceeding involving the debtor*. (d) The documents in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) must be translated into English. The court may require English translations of additional documents.
A foreign representative* applies to the court for recognition of a foreign proceeding* in which the foreign representative has been appointed by filing a petition for recognition.
A petition for recognition shall be accompanied by—
a certified copy of the decision commencing such foreign proceeding and appointing the foreign representative;
a certificate from the foreign court affirming the existence of such foreign proceeding and of the appointment of the foreign representative; or
in the absence of evidence referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2), any other evidence acceptable to the court of the existence of such foreign proceeding and of the appointment of the foreign representative.
A petition for recognition shall also be accompanied by a statement identifying all foreign proceedings with respect to the debtor* that are known to the foreign representative.
The documents referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) shall be translated into English. The court may require a translation into English of additional documents.
Source credit: (Added Pub. L. 109–8, title VIII, § 801(a), Apr. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 139.)
- 2005Enacted · Pub. L. 109-8 · 119 Stat. 139
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 109-8 on 2005-04-20.
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