Legal Question in Business Law in Minnesota

Corp. Board of Directors

I have been on the Board of a start-up cooperative (corporation). As Director and treasurer, I personally guaranteed credit accounts to vendors (which are all paid and current). I am leaving the Board now. I am notifying those vendors that I no longer have any obligation to the co-op. Is this sufficient to notify in writing, and what language shall I use? Thank you.


Asked on 7/16/07, 12:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: Corp. Board of Directors

It's not what YOU say that's important. It's what the CREDITORS acknowledge and accept.

I have 25 years Debtor Creditor law exeperience. Call or email for more info.

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Answered on 7/16/07, 1:03 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Corp. Board of Directors

Unfortunately, it is not so simple to modify a contract.

As a guarantor, you are obligated on the debts by contract. That can only be changed if the contract is terminated or modified. Until that occurs, you will still have personal liability and nothing that you say can change that result.

AYour remedy is to work with your former company to seek a resolution of this issue. In general, the creditor may be willing to modify the contract, but it may require:

(1) a new guarantor who is credit worthy to step in to your shoes; and/or

(2) a satisfaction of any existing balance.

For a consultation call 952.746.2122.

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Answered on 7/16/07, 2:00 pm


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