Buying Assets Out of a Bankrutpcy Estate

author by Kenneth L. Samuelson on Oct. 08, 2012

Bankruptcy & Debt Bankruptcy Bankruptcy & Debt  Credit & Debt Bankruptcy & Debt  Reorganization 

Summary: You can buy even a lawsuit that the debtor has against you. Bidding and approval procedures are unique to bankruptcy. Bidding non-cash.

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