Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Georgia

If I went to court for a eviction and agreed to pay 1400 in two weeks but I didn't have the money but I already filed for bankruptcy before I went to court can I use automatic stay so the sheriff want serve me with a writ of possession


Asked on 7/23/16, 5:22 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Your question is really about bankruptcy law and/or landlord-tenant law. Please re-post it under one of those categories. More lawyers with the relevant expertise will see it there, and other users with similar questions will be more likely to find it.

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/23/16, 11:16 am
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

If the writ of possession was entered by the Court before you file for Bankruptcy, the landlord is allowed to continue with the eviction and the automatic stay does not apply.

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Answered on 7/24/16, 6:25 am


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