The Barton doctrine derives from the United State Supreme Court’s decision in Barton v. Barbour, 104 U.S. 126 (1881). It prohibits suits against “a bankruptcy trustee or other officer appointed by the bankruptcy court for acts done in the officer’s official capacity” without first obtaining leave of the bankruptcy court. In re Crown Vantage, Inc., […]
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Barton Doctrine
The Barton doctrine derives from the United State Supreme Court’s decision in Barton v. Barbour, 104 U.S. 126 (1881). It prohibits suits against “a bankruptcy trustee or other officer appointed by the bankruptcy court for acts done in the officer’s official capacity” without first obtaining leave of the bankruptcy court. In re Crown Vantage, Inc., […]