QUESTION
Will credit card judgments be discharged in bankruptcy?
Asked on May 11th, 2011 on Bankruptcy - Indiana
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If a credit card company sues me and wins, can damages awarded to plaintiff ( including plaintiff's attorney fees + court costs) be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hayward, CA
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Yes.
Answered on Jun 10th, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Law Office of Asaph Abrams
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Credit card damages awarded by judgment are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answered on May 26th, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Concord, CA
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William Rubendall Attorney at Law
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Most judgments, including credit card judgments are discharged in bankruptcy. This includes the principle amount, interest, attorney fees and court costs. Be sure to send a notice to the attorneys as well as the judgment creditor and any collection companies.
Answered on May 13th, 2011 at 11:40 AM
judith runyon
Yes, but the judgment, if recorded, still stands.
Answered on May 12th, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA
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Generally, yes. If you are in my area and are looking for an attorney, please contact me for a free consultation.
Answered on May 12th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
In most situations, the answer is yes, credit card debts reduced to judgment are entirely dischargable.
Answered on May 12th, 2011 at 11:24 AM