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need for relief

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From 317 U.S. 78 - Marine Harbor Properties, Inc. v. Manufacturers Trust Co. · 1942Most cited · 242 citing opinions

a petitioner's showing of 'need for relief' under Ch. X, required to be contained in every petition by the express provisions of § 130(7), must demonstrate that at least in some substantial particular the prior proceedings withhold or deny creditors or stockholders benefits, advantages, or protection which Ch. X affords.