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): February 10, 1998
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CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-36939 22-2382028
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer
Jurisdiction of Identification No.)
Incorporation)
802 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant's telephone number: (302) 575-5033
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 10, 1998, the opinion of counsel to Chase Manhattan
Auto Owner Trust 1998-A (the "Trust") regarding the tax status of the Trust,
dated as of February 10, 1998 (the "Opinion"), was delivered by Simpson Thacher
& Bartlett to Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association.
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
February 10, 1998.
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, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Keith Schuck
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Name: Keith Schuck
Title: Controller
Date: February 10, 1998
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Sequentially
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Number Exhibit Numbered Pages
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8.2 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with 2
respect to the tax status of the Trust, dated
as of February 10, 1998.
23.3 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
(included as part of Exhibit 8.2)