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Reissuing an uncashed check to a company that went out of business

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

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Q. We had an accounts receivable credit balance and issued a check to the company. The check went stale and after researching we found the company had been closed. We were able to locate a person from the old company who we think was the owner but have nothing to prove other than secretary of state information showing she was the agent. She is also the contact on file and was involved with other companies with similar names including one that was also on our system but is now closed. I was able…

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