Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Virginia

What does that mean filing for bankruptcy will stay the lawsuit and what is the next action for the one suing ?


Asked on 5/12/12, 10:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Filing for bankruptcy protection activates an automatic order from the bankruptcy court that requires creditors to stop any collections activity, including any lawsuits for money judgments.

The next action for the plaintiff in a stayed suit is to seek the LIVE advice of his or her attorney.

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Answered on 5/12/12, 3:27 pm
Charles Andersen Charles Andersen, Atty

What does that mean filing for bankruptcy will stay the lawsuit There usually is no next step for the one suing. Bankruptcy extinguishes the underlying cause of action.

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Answered on 5/12/12, 3:35 pm


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