Q: How do I respond to a summons Bankruptcy Rule 7012? Self employed and company working for filed bankruptcy.
A: Hi, well you haven’t quite given us enough information to answer, but I’ll do my best to assist. Federal Bankruptcy Rule 7012 tells you that what to do if you happen to be sued while in the umbrella of bankruptcy. Many different kinds of claims may be heard inside bankruptcy. If you get sued or served a Complaint, 7012 tells us you have 30 days to file your Answer. Your answer admits what it must, denies what it can, and so forth.
A: Take each paragraph and admit or deny. File it with the court.
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