(a) General rule.--A dissolved business corporation or successor entity that has given notice in accordance with section 1992 (relating to notice to claimants) shall file an application with the court for a determination of the amount and form of security:
(1) that will be sufficient to provide compensation to any claimant who has rejected the offer for security made pursuant to section 1994 (relating to disposition of unmatured claims); and
(2) that will be reasonably likely to be sufficient to provide compensation for claims that have not been made known to the corporation or that have not arisen but that, based on the facts known to the corporation or successor entity, are likely to arise or to become known to the corporation or successor entity prior to the expiration of the two-year period specified in section 1979(a)(2) (relating to survival of remedies and rights after dissolution).
(b) Guardian ad litem.--The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in respect of any proceeding brought under this subchapter. The reasonable fees and expenses of the guardian, including all reasonable expert witness fees, shall be paid by the applicant in the proceeding unless otherwise ordered by the court.
(Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1333, No.169, eff. 60 days)
Cross References. Section 1995 is referred to in section 1997 of this title.
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