If someone who owes me money filed bankruptcy but did not claim me as a creditor in court, can I stillcollect on the debt?
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If someone who owes me money filed bankruptcy but did not claim me as a creditor in court, can I stillcollect on the debt?
Asked on May 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you were not listed as a creditor on the schedule filed then yes, you can still sue them and collect on the debt. But I would watch as to the time frame here and their right to amend the schedule to add you. Good luck.
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