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Question I
ABC Company filed a Petition for Rehabilitation with the Court. An Order was issued by the Court, (1) staying enforcement of all claims, whether money or otherwise against ABC Company, its guarantors and sureties not solidarily liable with the company; and (2) prohibiting ABC Company from making payments of its liabilities, outstanding as of the date of the filing of the Petition. XYC Company is a holder of an irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit which was previously procured by ABC Company in favor of XYC Company to secure performance of certain obligations. In the light of the Order issued by the Court.
(a)(a) Can XYC Company still be able to draw on their irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit when due? Explain your answer. (5%)
(b)(b) Explain the nature of Letters of Credit as a financial devise. (5%)
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