Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Georgia
Can someone file bankruptcy just to not pay you
I loaned a friend money thru a credit card of mine ,they have written bad checks and have quit paying on the loan the loan is not even 15mos.old of a 41 mo.loan.Am i stuck with this .I will be going to court but they say they are going to file bankruptcy,this loan was to consolidate bills anyway.Can someone file bankruptcy just to not pay you
Asked on 12/26/05, 2:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: Can someone file bankruptcy just to not pay you
The whole purpose of filing bankruptcy is to not pay creditors. Bear in mind that saying one has filed is not the same as filing, so you are free to try and collect unless they do. If they do, you need to stop unless the automatic stay is lifted.
Answered on 12/26/05, 3:16 pm
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