Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

Collect on Judgments

I took someone to court to collect money. A judgement was placed on him. Started garnishment paperwork on him. He filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy was dismissed. How can I now go about collecting my money?


Asked on 2/28/99, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Collect on Judgments

If the bankruptcy was DISMISSED, it is as if it was never filed, and you can collect the same as before. Do not confuse DISMISSED with DISCHARGED. A discharge is an order barring the collection of debts against the debtor. If the case was discharged, you cannot collect your money.

Daniel Press

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Answered on 3/03/99, 8:03 pm


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