Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia

court judgements in a bankruptcy

Four years ago I won a judgement against an individual for false infor on a home sale. I am now pressing the issue and he has said he will file bankruptcy. Can he include a ''court judgement'' in his bankruptcy?


Asked on 11/22/04, 8:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Bernd Stittleburg Stittleburg Law Offices, LLC

Re: court judgements in a bankruptcy

In simple words, yes. Whether the judgment is dischargable is another matter, but most likely, it can be discharged. His attorney will have to file some additional pleadings in bankruptcy court, which you will have an opportunity to challenge if you want.

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Answered on 11/23/04, 10:16 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: court judgements in a bankruptcy

Sure he can. In fact if he files, he MUST list it.

Whether the debt can be discharged depends largely on the language your lawyer used if he prepared the judgment for the Judge, so I'd go see that lawyer to discuss that.

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Answered on 11/22/04, 8:40 pm


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