My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: ND
Hello,
I currently have a pending lawsuit against a former business partner. The business failed, due mostly to the fact that Defendant/former partner embezzled large amounts of money from the business.
I filed my Complaint and was advised that Defendant was considering filing for Chapter 7. The Complaint primarily focuses on embezzlement and conversion. Now, Defendant has petitioned the Court for Chapter 7 protection.
Will the automatic stay preclude my claims or, since my Complaint was filed before his filing for bankruptcy, will I be able to get the automatic stay lifted. Again, the case involves fraud/embezzlement and so I believe/hope this is different than some other suit which would be barred by the automatic stay.

