§ 12625 Corporate Involuntary Winding Up
This law explains that when a court orders a company to be shut down, the company must stop most of its normal activities, the board runs the shutdown under court supervision, and the company must notify members and creditors about the winding‑up process.
A small coffee shop gets a court order to close because it can't pay its debts. The shop's board must stop day‑to‑day operations, but can keep the business running just enough to preserve its value while it sells off equipment.
The court’s order starts the winding‑up process. The board sends written notice by mail to all members and any known creditors, telling them the shop is being wound up. The board then handles the closure under the court’s watch, unless the court picks someone else to do it.
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§ 12625 Corporate Involuntary Winding Up
Last verified: January 10, 2026