Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Illinois

If I file bankruptcy, would I lose any previous purchases I had made on a credit card? Such as an engagement ring or a new vehicle?


Asked on 2/15/10, 8:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

it depends on the credit agreement you signed. Many provide that the crdit card company has a security interest in your goods. I have never purchased a car on a credit card, or seen it done, What that means is that the credit cartd company is entitled to be repaid the cuirrent value of the goods, whatever that is.

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Answered on 2/22/10, 1:20 pm


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