In the absence of a voluntary settlement out of court, the debtor firm may seek protection from its creditors by initiating bankruptcy. However, creditors cannot force the debtor firm into bankruptcy.

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Creditors can initiate bankruptcy proceedings against the debtor firm if they meet certain criteria, such as having a minimum amount of debt owed to them. This is known as involuntary bankruptcy.

In the Absence of a Voluntary Settlement Out of Court