UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K/A
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 21, 2003
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CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-74600 01-6209398
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(State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
200 White Clay Center Drive
Newark, Delaware 19711
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (302) 575-5000
Item 5. Other Events
On May 21, 2003, the opinion of counsel to Chase Manhattan Auto Owner
Trust 2003-A (the "Trust") regarding the tax status of the Trust, dated as of
May 21, 2003 (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
8.1 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax
status of the Trust, dated as of May 21, 2003.
23.1 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of
Exhibit 8.1)
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
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Andrew Semmelman
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Name: Andrew T. Semmelman
Title: Vice President
Date: May 28, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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8.1 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax
status of the Trust, dated as of May 21, 2003.
23.1 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of
Exhibit 8.1)