What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Kansas
Since this deals with both an individual and a business, I've posted this in both forums. I apologize if anyone is offended by that.
Just curious how bankruptcy will affect my case. I will do my best to explain what's going on without giving out too many details. In the original suit (for libel/slander), I am the Defendant and the Plaintiffs are an individual and this individual's business (although he identifies himself as the President in the original petition, and "an employee of the corporation" in response to my counterclaim). I filed a counterclaim (for fraud and violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act) against the same individual and business. I have also retained a separate attorney who has put this individual, the business, and the attorney representing the Plaintiffs on notice for a possible malicious prosecution claim. I have received word (purely speculation at this point) that the individual is attempting to open another business of the same nature but with a different name. To me, it sounds like he's planting the seeds to declare bankruptcy. Looking up this individual and business on the court's public records web site shows both have a substantial amount of judgments against them which have not been satisfied. If he declares bankruptcy (whether for himself, the business, or both), what will this do with the case considering he originally filed it? Also, can he declare bankruptcy for the business if he's "an employee of the corporation"? And, would he be able to discharge the debt should I win his suit, and he be found guilty of fraud?
Since this deals with both an individual and a business, I've posted this in both forums. I apologize if anyone is offended by that.
Just curious how bankruptcy will affect my case. I will do my best to explain what's going on without giving out too many details. In the original suit (for libel/slander), I am the Defendant and the Plaintiffs are an individual and this individual's business (although he identifies himself as the President in the original petition, and "an employee of the corporation" in response to my counterclaim). I filed a counterclaim (for fraud and violation of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act) against the same individual and business. I have also retained a separate attorney who has put this individual, the business, and the attorney representing the Plaintiffs on notice for a possible malicious prosecution claim. I have received word (purely speculation at this point) that the individual is attempting to open another business of the same nature but with a different name. To me, it sounds like he's planting the seeds to declare bankruptcy. Looking up this individual and business on the court's public records web site shows both have a substantial amount of judgments against them which have not been satisfied. If he declares bankruptcy (whether for himself, the business, or both), what will this do with the case considering he originally filed it? Also, can he declare bankruptcy for the business if he's "an employee of the corporation"? And, would he be able to discharge the debt should I win his suit, and he be found guilty of fraud?