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Are successors liable for predecessor debt?

April 26, 2017debt liable predecessor successors

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Are successors liable for predecessor debt?

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Yes. Mississippi law states that the successor should withhold from the purchase price the amount of any contributions due. If the purchaser fails to withhold the amount due, the purchaser shall be held liable for the amounts of contributions, interest, penalties and other costs due.