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If a discharge is revoked (bankruptcy) in a case of a fraud because a settlement from a prior suit was not claimed would the ..

Asked over 2 years ago - New York, NY

the person be ordered to return the settlement. Why if so?

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Answered about 2 years ago. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney in Glendale, CA.
It is unlikely that the settlement would have to be returned simply because the discharge was revoked. However, the bankruptcy court could award monetary sanctions against the debtor for the fraudulent conduct.
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