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Depends on the nature of the civil suit. If its a simple debt collection lawsuit- a chpt. 7 can discharge the debt. If its a lawsuit seeking money damages due to fraud, then it might not be dischargeable if the creditor files a proof of claim.
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∙ 14y agoYes, as long as the creditor is listed on the bankruptcy.
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Can you protect a structured settlement in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Yes you can protect it under chapter 7 bankruptcy
How do you stop a civil suit that was left out of my chapter 7 bankruptcy?
You can re-open your chapter 7 and amend the relevant documents. Some bankruptcy districts still maintain that unsecured debts not omitted for fraud or other illegal purpose are discharged even though not listed. Check with a local bankruptcy lawyer for your court's practice.
Is there a statute of limitation on civil rights violation?
7 years. you have to file a suit within 7 years of the incedent
What was the civil registration act of 1837?
There was no Civil Registration Act of 1837. The civil regsistration of Births, Marriages and Deaths began in England and Wales in 1837 following the Marriage Act of 1836 (Act of 6 & 7 William IV, chapter 85) and the Births and Deaths Registration Act of 1836 (Act of 6 & 7 William IV, Chapter 86).
What is the name of chapter 7 of the Bible?
Chapter 7 of the bible will always be chapter 7.
Can a chapter 7 be filed with an open chapter 13?
A Chapter 7 can be filed with an open Chapter 13.
Chapter 7 limits?
what are the chapter 7 limits for bankruptcy?
Why would someone choose chapter 13 bankruptcy instead of chatpter 7 bankruptcy?
There are a few advantages to Chapter 7 bankruptcy versus Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For one, Chapter 7 is usually a quicker process than Chapter 13, with typical cases lasting only a few months. In addition, with Chapter 7 bankruptcy most, if not all, of one's unsecured debt such as credit cards and personal loans is eliminated whereas Chapter 13 requires it all to be paid back. Lastly, most Chapter 7 filers keep most, if not all, of their property.
What is the ratio of Chapter 7 to Chapter 11 filings for businesses?
what is the ratio of chapter 7 to chapter 11 filings for businesses?
When can you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy if you had a chapter 7 discharged in December 2001?
The bankruptcy petitioner can file another chapter 7 8 years after the date of filing of a previous chapter 7.
Filing chapter 7 after negotation a debt through court?
Assuming you mean a payment plan for a debt that a creditor got a judgment for in civil court, and you are asking if you can file Chapter 7 (and qualify to do so), yes, you can, and the repayment agreement then is subject to the bankruptcy court automatic stay.
If Husband and you filed chapter 13 in June but he lost his job in December and now you need to convert to a chapter 7 the only problem is he filed chapter 7 in 2004 can you still file a chapter 7?
You would be able to file for chapter 7 but not your husband.
