Can a judgment (including punitives) from a claim of Fraudulent Misrepresentation be discharged in Bankruptcy?

Certainly, you would be entitled to file a motion with the bankruptcy court to not discharge the debt based on "fraud." However, the state court...

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

It is unlikely that the settlement would have to be returned simply because the discharge was revoked. However, the bankruptcy court could award...

Will filing Chapter 7 prior to losing a civil suit exempt the amount due?

As the "debt" was incurred or arose before you will file bankruptcy, it will be part of the bankruptcy action regardless of whether you file...

I filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August, and now recieved a status conference order from my mortgage lender. Whats that mean?

It sounds like the mortgage company filed an action against you in state court. You should provide the notice to your bankruptcy attorney. If it...

Forclosure, Chapter 7 and Self Employment

Your questions are very specific to your situation. Generally speaking, if you file personal bankruptcy, it does not mean that you have to file...

How can I find out if a house that I would like to rent is going under foreclosure?

Realtytrac.com is a good source for foreclosure information. You could also check the recorders office in the county in which the property is...

Legal name change question.

It probably will not impact the legality of the marriage. However, it is a good idea to make a formal name change. It is surprising that a social...

City of glendale

Yes. Government entities can be sued for overcharging. However, most government entities require that you file a claim with the entity prior to...

Do I have a case?

It appears that you may have a case. Landlords are required to make the premises habitable. Given the facts set forth above, she has failed to do...

Before you hire a lawyer, you should evaluate the amount at issue and whether the claim would be better suited for paypal dispute resolution or...