In re N.P. Mining Co.

ELR Citation: ELR 21217
No(s). 91-7342 (11th Cir. Jun 23, 1992)

The court, in a case of first impression, holds that state-imposed non-tax punitive civil penalties assessed post-petition against a Chapter 11 bankruptcy debtor for mining violations during the operation of a coal strip-mine by the debtor in possession or the trustee must be given administrative ex...