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UNITED STATES v. KEY

No. 402.

397 U.S. 322 (1970)

UNITED STATES v. KEY, TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 30, 1970

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lawrence G. Wallace argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Griswold, Assistant Attorney General Walters, Peter L. Strauss, and Crombie J. D. Garrett.

Sigmund J. Beck argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Edward B. Hopper II.

MR. JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this case the United States challenges the treatment given to its claim for unpaid taxes against an insolvent corporation in reorganization under Chapter X of the Bankruptcy Act, 11 U. S. C. §§ 501-676. Under the reorganization plan approved by the District Court, the debtor, Hancock Trucking, Inc., will sell its chief asset, its Interstate Commerce Commission...

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