UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 13, 1996
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A.
(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-07575 11-2741948
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
200 Jericho Quadrangle
Jericho, New York 11753
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (516) 828-4016
AND
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A.
(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-07575 22-2382028
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
802 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (302) 575-5033
Item 5. Other Events
On September 10, 1996, the opinion of counsel to the Originator of Chase
Manhattan Auto Grantor Trust 1996-B (the "Trust") regarding the tax status of
the Trust, dated as of September 10, 1996 (the "Opinion"), was delivered by
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett to the Originator.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
8.2 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax
status of the Trust, dated as of September 10, 1996.
23.3 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of
Exhibit 8.2)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Keith Schuck
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Name: Keith Schuck
Title: Controller
Date: September 13, 1996
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each
of the registrants has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Anthony Langan
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Name: Anthony Langan
Title: Vice President
Date: September 13, 1996
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Sequentially
Number Exhibit Numbered Pages
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8.2 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect 2
to the tax status of the Trust, dated as of
September 10, 1996
23.3 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as
part of Exhibit 8.2)