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11 U.S.C. § 1508

Interpretation

United States · Title 11 — BANKRUPTCY · Status: effective

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11 U.S.C. § 1508, Interpretation, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/437019
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In interpreting this chapter, the court shall consider its international origin, and the need to promote an application of this chapter that is consistent with the application of similar statutes adopted by foreign jurisdictions.

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