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Did Your Business Partner Sue You? Here’s What to Do

Running a business is not always a smooth-sailing journey. Along the road, you will meet some challenges and problems that can either help your business grow or result in bankruptcy. Having a business partner who can help you get through these challenges sound comforting. Knowing that you have someone you can depend on whom you can share the responsibilities of running a business with makes things a bit lighter. But what if your partner is the source of your problem?

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Did Your Business Partner Sue You? Here’s What to Do

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  1. Impex Lawyers And Advisers Did Your Business Partner Sue You? Here’s What to Do Running a business is not always a smooth-sailing journey. Along the road, you will meet some challenges and problems that can either help your business grow or result in bankruptcy. Having a business partner who can help you get through these challenges sound comforting. Knowing that you have someone you can depend on whom you can share the responsibilities of running a business with makes things a bit lighter. But what if your partner is the source of your problem? Just like any relationship, a business partnership can also possibly turn sour or even result to a lawsuit. You just learned that your business partner sued you. Now what? What shall you do and how will you face such a lawsuit? Regardless of what case your business partner filed or of whether you win or lose, you will likely need to shell out a large amount of money, time, and resources. Here are a few things you need to do when your business partner sued you. Stay calm While it is easier to vent your anger out, confront your business partner head on and ask why he filed a lawsuit against you, it is better to stay calm and logical. This way, you can clearly think of better ways to solve the issue and at the same time avoid doing things that may affect the case or may be used against you.

  2. Impex Lawyers And Advisers Never communicate with the opposing party When facing a lawsuit, never try to communicate with the opposing party. Remember that anything you say regarding the case filed against you can be used against you in court. If you really have to communicate with your partner, make sure you will not discuss anything about the case. Don’t resolve the issue on your own Also, never attempt to resolve the issue on your own. Your chance to amicably talking things out and settle issues is gone the moment the case was filed. Consult a lawyer Don’t just answer the lawsuit without consulting a business lawyer in Melbourne first. Speaking with a knowledgeable, local commercial lawyer will help you know the available legal options that you can take to prepare for the case and for any possible outcomes. Your lawyer will also tell you what you need to do and what you need to avoid to win the case. In addition, should the lawsuit progress to litigation, the commercial lawyer in Melbourne will serve as your official representative and advocate in the courtroom. Review the case filed against you Don’t just rush to judgement the moment you hear the news about the lawsuit. Wait for the suit paper to be delivered to you first and carefully check the details. It is better if you review it with a Melbourne lawyer.

  3. Impex Lawyers And Advisers If you find some incorrect information contained in the suit papers, you may choose to file a move to entirely dismiss the action. However, if all information written in the suit papers is correct, you may proceed to the next steps appropriate for the case filed against you. This may include reviewing the allegations, reviewing your partnership contract, collecting business books and pieces of evidence, putting litigation on hold, and putting a preservation order to preserve all the data and details that are possibly related to the legal action.

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