October Term 2011 · Docket 11-166

Can secured creditors credit bid in Chapter 11 sales?

The dispute centers on whether the Bankruptcy Code bars secured creditors from credit bidding when a Chapter 11 plan sells their collateral.

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RadLax Gateway Hotel, LLC v. Amalgamated Bank
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Ms. Maynard argued secured creditors bargain for full repayment or foreclosure rights.

    Mr. Neff argued the Bankruptcy Code plainly says no to credit bidding in Chapter 11.

    Chief Justice Roberts questioned if credit bidding deprives creditors of holding devalued assets.

    Justice Alito questioned if the dispute arises from doubts about the indubitable equivalent standard.

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What this case is about

This case tests the scope of credit bidding rights under the Bankruptcy Code. the sides that brought the case argue the statute prohibits credit bidding in Chapter 11 plan sales. the opposing sides argue secured creditors retain the right to credit bid to protect their collateral value.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 23, 2012.

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What each side wants

the sides that brought the case want the Court to bar credit bidding in Chapter 11 plan sales.

the opposing sides want the Court to allow credit bidding to protect collateral value.

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What each side says

the sides that brought the case argue the Bankruptcy Code plainly prohibits credit bidding in Chapter 11 plan sales.

the opposing sides argue secured creditors bargained for the right to foreclose and take collateral.

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What the justices asked

Chief Justice Roberts asked if credit bidding deprives creditors of holding devalued assets.

Justice Alito asked if the dispute stems from doubts about the indubitable equivalent standard.

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Why it matters

Credit bidding affects how much cash enters bankruptcy sales. It determines whether secured creditors can offset debt with collateral value. This impacts the final distribution of assets to all stakeholders.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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