Opinion
Civil Action No. 7:10-CV-75 (HL).
September 10, 2010
ORDER
Defendant Thomas Griffin has filed a suggestion of bankruptcy (Doc. 9). In the document, Griffin asserts that on August 26, 2010, he filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Under § 362(a)(1), the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically stays all judicial proceedings against the debtor, which in this case is Griffin. 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)(1). Accordingly, this case against Griffin is automatically stayed. The parties are to notify the Court, in writing, if the bankruptcy court lifts the stay pursuant 11 U.S.C. § 362(d). The parties must also notify the Court, in writing, when the bankruptcy court case terminates.