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    Default Can a Defamation Judgment Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

    My question involves judgment recovery in the State of: Virginia


    I have been accused of internet libel against an individual, who has threatened a lawsuit. While research seems to suggest that libel/slander cases are rarely pursued and/or successfully proved by plaintiff and that truth in the statement is an absolute defense (which in this case the statement was truthful and well known in the local community), I’m obviously still interested in what happens in the unimaginable event that the individual were able to garner a judgment. If a judgment were to be awarded, could it be discharged under any circumstances, such as a bankruptcy? This is assuming that both parties’ reside in VA.

    Thanks,

    Dennis

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    Default Re: Can Judgment in VA Be Discharged Via Bankruptcy

    http://www.junkfax.org/fax/reference...TCPAclaims.htm

    There seems to be a lot of controversy over that question.

    Stand by for bankruptcy experts (which I am definitely NOT!)

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    Default Re: Can a Defamation Judgment Be Discharged in Bankruptcy

    Generally, no, they cannot. Defamation is usually considered an intentional tort & a defamation judgment can't be discharged in bankruptcy. However, you can always run your question by a bk attorney.

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