Q: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Is it legal to contact other named creditors in advance of the meeting of creditors?
I'm a named unsecured creditor for a debtor (a general contractor / builder) and I suspect that there may be a pattern of fraud on the part of the debtor.
I'd like to contact other creditors to see if there is a pattern of fraud. I understand that there if there is, that would do two things:
1) Open up the debtor's personal assets for distribution amongst the creditors
2) Possibly result in criminal proceedings against the debtor.
Is it ok for me to contact the other creditors to help establish a pattern of fraud?
Thanks
A: Yes, it is acceptable for creditors to speak with each other.
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A: Yes. You can talk to the other creditors.
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A: I am not aware of any bankruptcy rule or statutory provision that precludes creditors contacting or speaking with each other.
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