Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Missouri

I won a small claims judgement in March. I filed for garnishment of wages which was supposed to be fulfilled in 180 days. I was expecting a check from the employer, but instead just received a notice that he has filed chapter 7. Does Chapter 7 bankruptcy include court judgements?


Asked on 9/21/09, 10:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Alicia Beeler Villines Alicia Beeler Villines (sole practitioner)

Yes. Sorry.

Under some limited circumstances, some debts may not be dischargable in bankruptcy. But this doesn't fit into a readily identifiable priority debt category such as recent taxes or child support, and I can't tell from your question exactly what the judgment was based upon. If the person injured you while s/he was drunk, or s/he incurred indebtedness when s/he knew (being stupid doesn't count) s/he wasn't going to be able to repay the debt, then, maybe, you still have some hope. There are a few other categories, and if you receive a notice to file a Proof of Claim, you may get part of the money. Otherwise, you have my sympathy, but no cash.

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Answered on 9/22/09, 12:25 am


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