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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 3. (a) A trustee appointed under section 2 of this chapter shall, in the trustee's name, upon written request of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) in principal amount of the outstanding notes or bonds:
(1) by civil action enforce all rights of the holders, including the right to require the bank to:
(A) collect rates, charges, and other fees and to collect interest and principal payments on securities held by it adequate to carry out an agreement as to, or pledge of, the rates, charges, and other fees and of the interest and principal payments; and
(B) carry out any other agreements with the holders of the notes or bonds and to perform its duties under this article;
(2) bring a civil action upon the notes or bonds;
(3) by civil action require the bank to account as if it were the trustee of an express trust for the holders of the notes or bonds;
(4) by civil action enjoin anything that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the holders of the notes or bonds; and
(5) declare all the notes or bonds due and payable, and if all defaults are made good, then with the consent of the holders of twenty-five percent (25%) of the principal amount of the outstanding notes or bonds, annul the declaration and its consequences.
(b) The trustee also has all the powers necessary for the exercise of functions specifically set out or incident to the general representation of holders in the enforcement and protection of their rights.
(c) The venue of any suit, action, or proceeding brought by the trustee on behalf of the holders shall be laid in the county in which the bank is located.
(d) Before declaring the principal of notes or bonds due and payable, the trustee must first give not less than thirty (30) days notice in writing to the chairman of the board and the board's attorney.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 5. State and Local Administration § 5-1.4-7-3 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-5-state-and-local-administration/in-code-sect-5-1-4-7-3/
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