11th Circuit Affirms Res Judicata Effect of Confirmed Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy Plan | Practical Law

11th Circuit Affirms Res Judicata Effect of Confirmed Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy Plan | Practical Law

An update on the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit's decision in In re: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., affirming that the doctrine of res judicata precludes creditors from amending their claims after confirmation of a plan of reorganization, absent a compelling reason for the delay. The decision highlights the finality of confirmed bankruptcy plans.

11th Circuit Affirms Res Judicata Effect of Confirmed Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy Plan

Practical Law Legal Update 7-505-9685 (Approx. 4 pages)

11th Circuit Affirms Res Judicata Effect of Confirmed Winn-Dixie Bankruptcy Plan

by PLC Corporate & Securities, PLC Finance and Practical Law Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Published on 05 May 2011USA (National/Federal)
An update on the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit's decision in In re: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., affirming that the doctrine of res judicata precludes creditors from amending their claims after confirmation of a plan of reorganization, absent a compelling reason for the delay. The decision highlights the finality of confirmed bankruptcy plans.