Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Maryland
Confidentialty
After someone files bankruptcy and all the legal proceedings are done, can a creditor go around town telling everyone they know that this person owes them money and they filed bankrutcy?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Confidentialty
If the debt was discharged in bankruptcy, it is false and probably libelous for the creditor to claim that the person "owes" them money. If the purpose of telling everyone about the so-called debt is for purposes of collecting a discharged debt, it is a contempt of the Bankruptcy Court and can be punished by appropriate sanctions imposed by that Court.
Consult a bankruptcy attorney for further information.
Richard S. Stolker
301-294-9500
Re: Confidentialty
Bankrupcy is not a confidential hearing as it is a matter of public record. Nonetheless false statements cannot be made without risk of defamation being brought.
Holthaus Law Office
(410) 799-9002
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