Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia

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If the residential home is surrendered in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, foreclosure takes place, total amount not collected at foreclosure sale, would petitioner be liable for the shortage at foreclosure sale or would the shortage be discharged in the bankruptcy?


Asked on 5/05/09, 2:38 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

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The debt is generally discharged, though there are exceptions.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 2:43 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

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In most Chapter 7's the deficiency is discharged. However, the word "most" is key, and there are rare circumstances witha different answer. This is a question that your bankruptcy lawyer can and should answer for you.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 2:59 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: bankruptcy

In most Chapter 7's the deficiency is discharged. However, the word "most" is key, and there are rare circumstances witha different answer. This is a question that your bankruptcy lawyer can and should answer for you.

Read more
Answered on 5/05/09, 2:59 pm
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: bankruptcy

In most Chapter 7's the deficiency is discharged. However, the word "most" is key, and there are rare circumstances witha different answer. This is a question that your bankruptcy lawyer can and should answer for you.

Read more
Answered on 5/05/09, 2:59 pm


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