discharge hearing
discharge hearing. Bankruptcy. A hearing at which the court informs the debtor either that a discharge has been granted or the reasons why a discharge has not been granted. See REAFFIRMATION HEARING. [Cases: Bankruptcy 3318. 1.]
discharge hearing. Bankruptcy. A hearing at which the court informs the debtor either that a discharge has been granted or the reasons why a discharge has not been granted. See REAFFIRMATION HEARING. [Cases: Bankruptcy 3318. 1.]
reaffirmation hearing. Bankruptcy. A hearing at which the debtor and a creditor present a reaffirmation of a dischargeable debt for the court’s approval. • The reaffirmation hearing is usu. held simultaneously with the discharge hearing. See DISCHARGE HEARING. [Cases: Bankruptcy 3417. C.J.S. Bankruptcy § 350.]
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dischargeability proceeding. Bankruptcy. A hearing to determine whether a debt is dischargeable or is subject to an exception to discharge. 11 USCA § 523. [Cases: Bankruptcy 3381. C.J.S. Bankruptcy §§ 18, 337, 340.]
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dismiss, vb. 1. To send (something) away; specif., to terminate (an action or claim) without further hearing, esp. before the trial of the issues involved. 2. To release or discharge (a person) from employment. See DISMISSAL.