If someone is suing an S-corp.and their attorney is trying to pierce the corporate veil, how far back can they usually subpoena bank statements?

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If someone is suing an S-corp.and their attorney is trying to pierce the corporate veil, how far back can they usually subpoena bank statements?

Asked on November 3, 2013 under Business Law, Indiana

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

In answer to your question, when a person attempts in a lawsuit to pierce the corporate veil of an entity such as a corporation or limited liability company, bank statements going back to when the entity was created can be requested.


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