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11 U.S.C. 325: Effect of vacancyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 11-BANKRUPTCYCHAPTER 3-CASE ADMINISTRATION
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§325. Effect of vacancy

A vacancy in the office of trustee during a case does not abate any pending action or proceeding, and the successor trustee shall be substituted as a party in such action or proceeding.

( Pub. L. 95–598 , Nov. 6, 1978 , 92 Stat. 2562 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

senate report no. 95–989

Section 325, derived from Bankruptcy Act section 46 [section 74 of former title 11] and Bankruptcy Rule 221(b), specifies that a vacancy in the office of trustee during a case does not abate any pending action or proceeding. The successor trustee, when selected and qualified, is substituted as a party in any pending action or proceeding.