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Asked by Vianny Encalada on Jul 05, 2024

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In a Chapter 7 proceeding, the primary effect of a discharge is to void any judgment on a discharged debt and to prohibit any action to collect it.

Chapter 7 Proceeding

A bankruptcy process providing for the liquidation of a debtor's non-exempt assets to pay off creditors.

Discharge

The completion, termination, or annulment of a legal duty or obligation, such as the payment of a debt or the performance of a contract.

Discharged Debt

Debt that has been forgiven or deemed uncollectable, freeing the debtor from the obligation to pay.

  • Understand the circumstances that determine the approval or rejection of a bankruptcy discharge.
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Brittany GregoryJul 07, 2024
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In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, a discharge effectively voids judgments related to discharged debts and prohibits any further collection actions on those debts, providing the debtor relief from personal liability.

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