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    lburkett1952 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 8, 2009, 06:34 PM
    Collection of a Previously Discharged Debt
    Is it legal to collect on a debt that was legally discharged in a bankruptcy 12 years ago?
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    Mar 8, 2009, 06:44 PM

    No
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    Mar 8, 2009, 06:48 PM

    No it is not legal, was it "sold" to a third party that may not be aware ?

    You merely send them a copy of he discharge papers and the listing showing this debt included.

    Of course some debts can't ( in the US) be discharged such as student loans.
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