Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Washington

Refund from creditors after filing

We continued to pay a debt listed on our bankrupcy after chapter 7 discharge without a reaffirmation agreement. Can we get that money refunded to us? Is there a time limit for a refund? How do we get one if we are entitled to one?


Asked on 12/27/03, 7:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter James Law Office of Peter James

Re: Refund from creditors after filing

As a practical matter I think it would be very difficult to "get a refund" ... how much is at stake? was there any deception on the part of the creditor? why did you continue to pay? did you get any benefit from the continued payments? - get any additional credit extended to you? I would expect at a minimum you would need an order from the bankruptcy judge who handled your case to direct the repayment, which would involve additional attorney's fees ...

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Answered on 12/27/03, 11:02 pm


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