law suit
Date: Tue, 03/10/2009 - 19:13
I filed a bk 7 02/20/09
I just got served with a lawsuit, my creditors hearing is the 26th of march, I have 60 days to respond to the suit, can I respond the day of the creditors meeting? or do I have to put this lawsuit pending in the bk7 now as a creditor although no judgement has been entered?
I just got served with a lawsuit, my creditors hearing is the 26th of march, I have 60 days to respond to the suit, can I respond the day of the creditors meeting? or do I have to put this lawsuit pending in the bk7 now as a creditor although no judgement has been entered?
Hi mmartin130, Welcome to the Community! I believe filing
Hi mmartin130,
Welcome to the Community!
I believe filing for bankruptcy stays all collection efforts. Respond to the suit for a motion to dismiss as you are filing for bankruptcy. Or let your BK attorney know about it and they can do that.
chrys
As Chrys said, when you file a BK all collections (including pen
As Chrys said, when you file a BK all collections (including pending lawsuits) should stop.
However, I am confused a little by your wording:
Does that mean you did not initially include them when you filed your BK? You really should have included them as a creditor when you filed, and the BK court would have notified them of your BK. If not, you will have to amend your BK petition to include them.
