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): December 11, 1996
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, N.A.
(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-07575 22-2382028
(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
802 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (302) 575-5033
Item 5. Other Events
On December 11, 1996, the opinion of counsel to Chase Manhattan Auto
Grantor Trust 1996-C (the "Trust") regarding the tax status of the Trust, dated
as of December 11, 1996 (the "Opinion"), was delivered by Simpson Thacher &
Bartlett to Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
8.3 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax
status of the Trust, dated as of December 11, 1996.
23.4 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of
Exhibit 8.3)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant 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: December 11, 1996
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Sequentially
Exhibit Number Exhibit Numbered Pages
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8.3 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with 3
respect to the tax status of the Trust, dated as
of December 11, 1996.
23.4 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
(included as part of Exhibit 8.3)