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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 7, 2000
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Exact Name of registrant specified in its charter)
United States 333-36939 22-2382028
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(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
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Item 5. Other Events
On December 7, 2000, the opinion of counsel to Chase Manhattan Auto
Owner Trust 2000-A (the "Trust") regarding the tax status of the Trust, dated as
of December 7, 2000 (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
8.5 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax
status of the Trust, dated as of December 7, 2000.
23.6 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of
Exhibit 8.5)
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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.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Patricia Garvey
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Name: Patricia Garvey
Title: Vice President
Date: December 7, 2000
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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8.5 Opinion of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with respect to the tax status of
the Trust, dated as of December 7, 2000.
23.6 Consent of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (included as part of Exhibit 8.5)
