Proving Solvency: Defending Preference and Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
February 2007
Publication| Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring
Litigating solvency can be a complicated endeavor. This article provides a general road map for proving solvency in the defense of preference and fraudulent transfer litigation. The three common measures of solvency are discussed: the “balance sheet” test; the “unreasonably small capital” test; and the “ability to pay debts” test. The article also provides practical suggestions for defense counsel.