Re: Does Chapter 13 Stop Pending Small Claims Lawsuit
Quoting adjusterjack
Your friend would be wise to go to court on the hearing date, present a copy of his bankruptcy filing and a copy of whatever notice was sent to the plaintiff's attorney, and make an oral motion for dismissal.
Not dismissal. It would be a motion to stay proceedings until the bankruptcy is over or the automatic stay is lifted. And he may be able to file that with the clerk prior to the hearing date.