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An Assignee Has The Same Right Of Non-Dischargeability Under Section 523(A)(2)(B) As The Assignor, Justin W. Curcio Jan 2014

An Assignee Has The Same Right Of Non-Dischargeability Under Section 523(A)(2)(B) As The Assignor, Justin W. Curcio

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The Bankruptcy Code affords an “honest but unfortunate debtor” a “fresh start” by discharging certain prior financial obligations of the debtor. The bankruptcy process allows debtors to “reorder their affairs, make peace with their creditors, and enjoy ‘a new opportunity in life with a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of preexisting debt.’” However, there are limitations on a debtor’s ability to obtain a discharge. For example, a creditor that lent money to a debtor based on a fraudulent writing can seek a determination that the debt is non-dischargeabile under section 523(a)(2)(B).

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