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bankruptcy legislation

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From 298 U.S. 513 - Ashton v. Cameron County Water Improvement District No. One · 1936Most cited · 324 citing opinions

The especial purpose of all bankruptcy legislation is to interfere with the relations between the parties concerned—to change, modify, or impair the obligation of their contracts.