Calling on U.S.Marshals

The U.S. Marshals Service can be utilized as the ultimate enforcer for the United States bankruptcy courts. A look at a recent case where this happened.

11 minute read March 27, 2013 at 12:50 AM

Nathan Haynes

When pondering how best to enforce a bankruptcy court order, calling upon the U.S. Marshals Service doesn't immediately jump to mind. But an interesting scenario presented in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of St.

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