Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York
Can A Collection Agency attemp to collect a debt that was discharged through ban
I`d like to know can a collection agency attemp to collect a debt that was discharged through bankruptcy?(Which is after 6 months of bankruptcy)
Asked on 8/28/02, 2:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lance Spodek
Lance Roger Spodek, P.C.
Re: Can A Collection Agency attemp to collect a debt that was discharged through
No they can not. It is a violation of the Discharge Injunction (I assume you received a discharge and the creditor was scheduled?). If they persist the creditor can be held in contempt.
Answered on 8/28/02, 3:10 pm
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