Why Are Some Types of Debts Not Discharged in Bankruptcy

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Why are some types of debts not discharged in bankruptcy?

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Definitions:

Successful Litigant

A party that prevails in a legal action, achieving a favorable outcome or judgment in court.

Enforcing Judgment

The legal process of ensuring compliance or execution of a court's decision, often involving measures such as seizing property or garnishing wages to satisfy a financial award.

Dry Judgment

A court judgement that orders a payment or entitlement without specifying the means of achieving it or fails to award the plaintiff any compensatory damages.

Garnishment Process

A legal procedure by which a creditor can collect what a debtor owes by requiring a third party to turn over the debtor's wages or property.