11 U.S.C. § 331

Interim compensation

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A trustee, an examiner, a debtor’s attorney, or any professional person employed under section 327 or 1103 of this title may apply to the court not more than once every 120 days after an order for relief in a case under this title, or more often if the court permits, for such compensation for services rendered before the date of such an application or reimbursement for expenses incurred before such date as is provided under section 330 of this title. After notice and a hearing, the court may allow and disburse to such applicant such compensation or reimbursement.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 220 cases (15 in the last 5 years), 1980–2026 · leading case: In Re C & P Auto Transp., Inc., 94 B.R. 682 (Bankr. E.D. Cal. 1988).
In Re C & P Auto Transp., Inc., 94 B.R. 682 (Bankr. E.D. Cal. 1988). · cites it 3× “” 11 U.S.C. § 331 (emphasis supplied). Sections 330 and 331 apply to a narrower range of counsel and circumstances than section 329.”
In Re Stephen Raymond Strand Kristie Gale Strand, Debtors, Bruce Leichty v. William T. Neary, United States Tr., 375 F.3d 854 (9th Cir. 2004). · cites it 3× “” During the pendency of the IRS litigation, Leichty filed an application for the interim payment of fees and expenses, pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 331 . The bankruptcy court approved the application in the amount of $22,012.”
In re Cripps, 549 B.R. 836 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 2016). · cites it 2× “See 11 U.S.C. § 331 (applications for interim compensation may be filed every 120 days, or more often if permitted by the court).”
Iannacchino v. Rodolakis, 242 F.3d 36 (1st Cir. 2001). “11 U.S.C. § 331 (1993). 10 . After this meeting, Rodolakis agreed to represent the Iannochinos for a second time, though this period of representation was relatively short, lasting less than six months.”
In Re Dieckhaus Stationers of King of Prussia, Inc., 73 B.R. 969 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1987). · cites it 2× “For example, 11 U.S.C. § 331 provides that the court may allow interim compensation to professionals appointed under sections 327 or 1103 of the Code.”
In Re Hathaway Ranch P'ship, 116 B.R. 208 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 1990). · cites it 2× “This is because such professionals are prohibited from seeking approval of compensation more frequently than every 120 days pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 331 , absent a showing of cause.”
U.S. Tr. v. Knudsen Corp. (In Re Knudsen Corp.), 84 B.R. 668 (9th Cir. BAP 1988). · cites it 2× “[3] 11 U.S.C. §§ 331 , 330. Under these provisions, the court may allow and disburse *671 fees to professionals in accordance with specific criteria and "after notice and a hearing".”
In Re Busy Beaver Bldg. Centers, Inc. Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, 19 F.3d 833 (3rd Cir. 1994). “See 11 U.S.C.A. § 331 (1993). In many bankruptcy proceedings, courts grant such fee applications as a routine matter without the applicant encountering opposition from the court or any party in interest.”
CRG Partners Grp., LLC v. Neary (In Re Pilgrim's Pride Corp.), 690 F.3d 650 (5th Cir. 2012). “11 U.S.C. § 331 . This provision eliminates the prospect that there could be either an "extraordinary outlay of expenses” or the "exceptional delay in the payment of fees” during a bankruptcy proceeding.”
In re Appalachian Star Ventures, Inc., 341 B.R. 222 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2006). · cites it 3× “2 Regardless of the appellation, both awards were interim allowances pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 331 3 and thus subject to subsequent review.”
In the Matter of Triangle Chemicals, Inc., Debtor. Darryl Fanelli v. Nelson T. Hensley, Tr., 697 F.2d 1280 (5th Cir. 1983). “At that time, he then filed an application for the allowance of attorney’s fees, section 331 of the Code, 11 U.S.C. § 331 , for the two hundred hours of work thus far performed, as well as for reimbursement of some sixteen hundred dollars out of pocket expenses incurred (filing…”
In Re 9085 E. Mineral Off. Bldg., Ltd., 119 B.R. 246 (Bankr.D. Colo. 1990). · cites it 2× “” Even though 11 U.S.C. § 331 is the only section which specifically provides for interim payments or disbursements, this Court is not limited to those enumerated instances in awarding fees on an interim basis.”
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