SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 1996
COUNTY SEAT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
N/A
(Commission File Number)
75-2295710
(I.R.S Employer Identification Number)
17950 Preston Road, Suite 1000
Dallas, Texas 75252-5638
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 248-5100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
On Thursday, October 17, 1996, County Seat, Inc. filed a voluntary
petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States
Code, 11 U.S.C. Sections 101-1330, as amended, in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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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.
COUNTY SEAT, INC.
By: /s/ Edward A. Tomechko
Edward A. Tomechko
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Signing on behalf of the
registrant and as principal
financial and accounting officer
Dated: October 22, 1996
