Substantive consolidation

1. A term that refers to an equitable doctrine that permits a court to combine two legal entities into a single entity, eliminate intercompany claims, pool assets and satisfy creditors of the two entities out of the common pool of assets.
2. For a case law example discussing substantive consolidation, read Augie/Restivo.

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