Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Re: Civil Lawsuit Against Small Business Owners

You need to Answer the Complaint within 20 or 30 days (depending on how service was effectuated). Beyond that, any attorney would require much more information the type of business transaction, a copy of the contract involved (if any), the amount owed, the date of the transaction, etc., etc.

If the business is dissolved and there is nothing to collect, a Plaintiff can often be convinced to simply discontinue or settle for a "nuisance value".

Hope this is a helpful start.

Re: Civil Lawsuit Against Small Business Owners

That question can't be answered solely on the facts you provided - more detail is needed.

I'd be happy to discuss the issues with you - feel free to get in touch either via e-mail or phone.

(By the way, the previous answer is not precisely correct. Instead of an answer, the appropriate response could be a motion to dismiss - but that depends upon the circumstances.)