Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

Buying a business

When you buy an existing business, do I gt the monies that have not been paid to the old company? Do I have to pay the existing bills


Asked on 6/29/07, 12:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Bernard Dietz Law Offices of Bernard C. Dietz, PC

Re: Buying a business

It depends on what your purchase agreement says. Normally, the purchase agreement, whether it's a stock purchase or asset purchase, will detail the rights and obligations regarding the accounts receivable and accounts payable. You should start by looking to the agreement and contact a lawyer if you are not able to interpret it or have questions.

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Answered on 6/29/07, 12:20 pm


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