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) May 7, 2001
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CNH CAPITAL RECEIVABLES INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 333-38040 39-1995297
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 South Saunders Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
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(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 735-9200
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events
Attached is a definitive legality and tax opinion relating to the
issuance of $900,000,000 aggregate principal amount of asset-backed notes
by CNH Equipment Trust 2001-A. For both opinions, see Exhibits 5 and 8(a).
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
and Exhibits
Exhibit 5 - Opinion of Mayer, Brown & Platt with respect to
legality
Exhibit 8(a) - Opinion of Mayer, Brown & Platt with respect to
certain income tax matters (included as part of
Exhibit 5)
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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.
CNH CAPITAL RECEIVABLES INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: May 7, 2001 By: /s/ Barry J. Quirke
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Barry J. Quirke
Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 5 - Opinion of Mayer, Brown & Platt with respect to
legality
Exhibit 8(a) - Opinion of Mayer, Brown & Platt with respect to
certain income tax matters (included as part of
Exhibit 5)
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