Issue: Under federal law, does a bankruptcy trustee have standing to bring an action for slander of title?
| Area of Law: | Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights |
| Keywords: | Capacity of a trustee; An action for slander of title |
| Jurisdiction: | Federal |
| Cited Cases: | None |
| Cited Statutes: | 11 U.S.C. Sec. 323(b) |
| Date: | 11/01/2000 |
The Bankruptcy Code provides that the trustee has the capacity to sue and be sued. 11 U.S.C. Sec. 323(b). A right of action not yet in suit passes to the trustee. 7 Collier on Bankruptcy Sec. 704.03.
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