What is DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY?

the bankrupt is released from his debts after the creditors have been paid from his remaining assets.

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Related Legal Terms
ORDER OF DISCHARGE, DISCHARGE OF JURY, BANKRUPTCY, COMPOSITION IN BANKRUPTCY, DISCHARGE OF PATIENT, BILATERAL DISCHARGE, LAWFUL DISCHARGE, PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY, BANKRUPTCY PETITION, BANKRUPTCY LAWS


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