EX-5.37 38 d255226dex537.htm BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY - VERMONT OPINION LETTER Burlington Coat Factory - Vermont Opinion Letter

Exhibit 5.37

November 22, 2011

Burlington Coat Factory of Vermont, LLC

c/o Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation

1830 Route 130 North

Burlington, NJ 08016

Re: Exchange Offer Pursuant to Registration Statement on Form S-4

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We are issuing this opinion letter in our capacity as special Vermont counsel to Burlington Coat Factory of Vermont, LLC, a Vermont limited liability company (the “Vermont Guarantor”). This opinion letter is being delivered in connection with the proposed registration by Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Issuer’s 10% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “Exchange Notes”), to be guaranteed (the “Guarantees”) by the Vermont Guarantor and each of the guarantors listed on Schedule A hereto (together with the Vermont Guarantor, the “Guarantors” and each a “Guarantor” and together with the Issuer, the “Registrants”), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on July 15, 2011. Such Registration Statement, as amended or supplemented, is hereinafter referred to as the “Registration Statement.” The Exchange Notes are to be issued by the Issuer, and the Guarantees are to be issued by the Guarantors, pursuant to the Indenture dated as of February 24, 2011 (the “Indenture”) by and among the Issuer, the Guarantors and Wilmington Trust FSB, as trustee. The Exchange Notes are to be issued in exchange for and in replacement of the Issuer’s 10% Senior Notes due 2019, issued on February 24, 2011 (the “Old Notes”), of which $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount is outstanding and is subject to the exchange offer pursuant to the Registration Statement. The obligations of the Issuer under the Exchange Notes will be guaranteed by the Vermont Guarantor, along with the other Guarantors, pursuant to guarantee provisions in the Indenture. This opinion letter is being furnished in accordance with the requirements of Item 21 of Form S-4 and Item 601(b)(5)(i) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Act.

We have not been involved in the preparation of the Registration Statement, nor were we involved in the negotiation, preparation or execution of the Indenture or Guarantees contained therein, or any of the related agreements executed or delivered in connection with the Original Notes or the Exchange Notes. We have been retained solely for the purpose of rendering a single opinion pursuant to Vermont law with respect to the Vermont Guarantor and have not represented the Vermont Guarantor in any other instance.


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In rendering the opinion stated herein, we have examined and relied upon the following:

 

  (a) the Registration Statement;

 

  (b) the prospectus contained in the Registration Statement (the “Prospectus”);

 

  (c) the Indenture;

 

  (d) a certificate from the Secretary of the Vermont Guarantor, dated as of the date hereof (the “Secretary’s Certificate”), certifying as to: (A) true and correct copies of the articles of organization and limited liability company agreement of the Vermont Guarantor (the “Organizational Documents”) and the resolutions of the sole member of the Vermont Guarantor, dated November 2, 2010, and (B) the execution and delivery of the Indenture by persons acting as officers of the Vermont Guarantor who, at the respective times of such execution and delivery, were duly elected or appointed, qualified and acting officers of the Vermont Guarantor; and

 

  (e) a certificate dated February 10, 2011 issued by the Vermont Secretary of State, attesting to the limited liability company status of the Vermont Guarantor in the State of Vermont (the “Good Standing Certificate”).

We have also examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of such records of the Issuer and the Vermont Guarantor and such agreements, certificates and receipts of public officials, certificates of officers or other representatives of the Issuer, the Guarantors and others, and such other documents as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis for the opinion stated below.

In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, including endorsements, the legal capacity and competency of all natural persons, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to us as facsimile, electronic, certified or photostatic copies, and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. As to any facts relevant to the opinion stated herein that we did not independently establish or verify, we have relied upon statements and representations of officers and other representatives of the Issuer, the Guarantors and others and of public officials. To the extent that we have reviewed and relied upon (a) certificates of the Vermont Guarantor or authorized representatives thereof, including the Secretary’s Certificate, (b) the representations set forth in the Indenture, and (c) certificates and assurances from public officials, including the Good Standing Certificate, we have assumed, without independent investigation, that all of such certificates, representations and assurances are accurate and complete as of the date therein stated and have relied upon the certifications made therein without independent investigation.

Our opinions herein are limited to the Vermont Limited Liability Company Act (the “VLLCA”), which shall include the statutory provisions contained therein and the reported judicial decisions interpreting the VLLCA. We express no opinion herein as to any other laws, statutes, ordinances, cases, orders, decisions, rules, regulations or government authority.


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Based upon the foregoing and subject to the limitations, qualifications, exceptions and assumptions stated herein, we are of the opinion that the Guarantees by the Vermont Guarantor have been duly authorized by all necessary limited liability company action on the part of the Vermont Guarantor under the VLLCA.

The opinion stated herein is limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent transfer, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium, preference and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, by the exercise of judicial discretion, by general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in equity or at law), and by public policy considerations that may limit the rights of parties to obtain certain remedies.

This opinion is expressed as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any undertaking to advise you of any subsequent changes of the facts stated or assumed herein or any subsequent changes in applicable law, and we have assumed that at no future time would any such subsequent changes of fact or law affect adversely our ability to render at such time an opinion containing the same legal conclusions set forth herein and subject only to such (or fewer) assumptions, limitations and qualifications as are contained herein.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. We also hereby consent to the use of our name under the heading “Legal Matters” in the Prospectus. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder. Subject to all qualifications, limitations, exceptions, restrictions and assumptions set forth herein, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, legal counsel to the Company and the Guarantors, may rely upon this opinion with respect to matters set forth herein that are governed by Vermont law for purposes of its opinion being delivered and filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Gravel and Shea


Schedule A

 

Guarantors   

Jurisdiction of

Organization

Burlington Coat Factory of Alabama, LLC

   Alabama

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Huntsville, LLC

   Alabama

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Anchorage, Inc.

   Alaska

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Mesa, Inc.

   Arizona

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Desert Sky, Inc.

   Arizona

Burlington Coat Factory of Arizona, LLC

   Arizona

Burlington Coat Factory of Arkansas, LLC

   Arkansas

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Dublin, Inc.

   California

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Florin, Inc.

   California

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Ventura, Inc.

   California

Baby Depot of California, LLC

   California

Burlington Coat Factory of California, LLC

   California

Burlington Coat Factory of San Bernardino, LLC

   California

MJM Designer Shoes of California, LLC

   California

Burlington Coat Factory of Colorado, LLC

   Colorado

Burlington Coat Realty of East Windsor, Inc.

   Connecticut

Burlington Coat Factory of Connecticut, LLC

   Connecticut

Cohoes Fashions of Connecticut, LLC

   Connecticut

Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, Inc.

   Delaware

C.F.I.C. Corporation

   Delaware

Burlington Coat Factory Realty Corp.

   Delaware

Burlington Coat Factory of Delaware, LLC

   Delaware

MJM Designer Shoes of Delaware, LLC

   Delaware

Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware

Burlington Coat Factory of Texas, L.P.

   Delaware

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of University Square, Inc.

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Coral Springs, Inc.

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of West Colonial, Inc.

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Orlando, Inc.

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Sarasota, Inc.

   Florida

K&T Acquisition Corp.

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory of Florida, LLC

   Florida

MJM Designer Shoes of Florida, LLC

   Florida

Bee Ridge Plaza, LLC

   Florida

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Atlanta, Inc.

   Georgia

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Morrow, Inc.

   Georgia

Burlington Coat Factory of Georgia, LLC

   Georgia

Burlington Coat Factory of Hawaii, LLC

   Hawaii

Burlington Coat Factory of Idaho, LLC

   Idaho

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of East St. Louis, Inc.

   Illinois

Burlington Coat Realty of Gurnee, Inc.

   Illinois

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Bloomingdale, Inc.

   Illinois

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of River Oaks, Inc.

   Illinois

Burlington Coat Factory of Illinois, LLC

   Illinois


Guarantors   

Jurisdiction of

Organization

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Greenwood, Inc.

   Indiana

Burlington Coat Factory of Indiana, LLC

   Indiana

Burlington Coat Factory of Iowa, LLC

   Iowa

Burlington Coat Factory of Kansas, LLC

   Kansas

Burlington Coat Factory of Kentucky, Inc.

   Kentucky

Burlington Coat Factory of Louisiana, LLC

   Louisiana

Burlington Coat Factory of Maine, LLC

   Maine

Burlington Coat Factory of Maryland, LLC

   Maryland

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of North Attleboro, Inc.

   Massachusetts

Burlington Coat Factory of Massachusetts, LLC

   Massachusetts

Cohoes Fashions of Massachusetts, LLC

   Massachusetts

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Detroit, Inc.

   Michigan

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Grand Rapids, Inc.

   Michigan

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Redford, Inc.

   Michigan

Burlington Coat Factory of Michigan, LLC

   Michigan

Burlington Coat Factory of Minnesota, LLC

   Minnesota

Burlington Coat Factory of Mississippi, LLC

   Mississippi

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Des Peres, Inc.

   Missouri

Burlington Coat Factory of Missouri, LLC

   Missouri

Burlington Coat Factory of Montana, LLC

   Montana

Burlington Coat Factory of Nebraska, LLC

   Nebraska

Burlington Coat Realty of Las Vegas, Inc.

   Nevada

Burlington Coat Factory of Nevada, LLC

   Nevada

Burlington Coat Factory of New Hampshire, LLC

   New Hampshire

Burlington Coat Factory Direct Corporation

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Edgewater Park, Inc.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of New Jersey, Inc.

   New Jersey

MJM Designer Shoes of Moorestown, Inc.

   New Jersey

Super Baby Depot of Moorestown, Inc.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Edgewater Park, Inc.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Paramus, Inc.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Pinebrook, Inc.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Edgewater Park Urban Renewal Corp.

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory of New Jersey, LLC

   New Jersey

Cohoes Fashions of New Jersey, LLC

   New Jersey

MJM Designer Shoes of New Jersey, LLC

   New Jersey

Burlington Coat Factory of New Mexico, LLC

   New Mexico

LC Acquisition Corp.

   New York

Georgetown Fashions Inc.

   New York

Monroe G. Milstein, Inc.

   New York

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Yonkers, Inc.

   New York

Burlington Coat Factory of New York, LLC

   New York

Cohoes Fashions of New York, LLC

   New York

MJM Designer Shoes of New York, LLC

   New York

Burlington Coat Factory of North Carolina, LLC

   North Carolina

Burlington Coat Factory of North Dakota, LLC

   North Dakota

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Cleveland, Inc.

   Ohio


Guarantors   

Jurisdiction of

Organization

Burlington Coat Factory of Ohio, LLC

   Ohio

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Tulsa, Inc.

   Oklahoma

Burlington Coat Factory of Oklahoma, LLC

   Oklahoma

Burlington Coat Factory of Oregon, LLC

   Oregon

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Cheltenham, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Langhorne, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Montgomeryville, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of West Mifflin, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Langhorne, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Whitehall, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Factory Warehouse of Reading, Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Bristol, LLC

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory of Pennsylvania, LLC

   Pennsylvania

MJM Designer Shoes of Pennsylvania, LLC

   Pennsylvania

Burlington Coat Factory of Puerto Rico, LLC

   Puerto Rico

Cohoes Fashions of Cranston, Inc.

   Rhode Island

Burlington Coat Factory of Rhode Island, LLC

   Rhode Island

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Charleston, Inc.

   South Carolina

Burlington Coat Factory of South Carolina, LLC

   South Carolina

Burlington Coat Factory of South Dakota, LLC

   South Dakota

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Hickory Commons, Inc.

   Tennessee

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Memphis, Inc.

   Tennessee

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Shelby, Inc.

   Tennessee

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Memphis, Inc.

   Tennessee

Burlington Coat Realty of Plano, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Baytown, Inc.

   Texas

MJM Designer Shoes of Texas, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Realty of Houston, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Westmoreland, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Bellaire, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of El Paso, Inc.

   Texas

Burlington Coat Factory of Utah, LLC

   Utah

BCF Cards, Inc.

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of Coliseum, Inc.

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Realty of Potomac, Inc.

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Fairfax, Inc.

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Coliseum, Inc.

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory of Virginia, LLC

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory of Pocono Crossing, LLC

   Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory Realty of Franklin, Inc.

   Washington

Burlington Coat Factory of Washington, LLC

   Washington

Burlington Coat Factory of West Virginia, LLC

   West Virginia

Burlington Coat Factory of Wisconsin, LLC

   Wisconsin