deficiency judgment
Americannoun
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In most cases, the only way out of a deficiency judgment is by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2013
In Kansas, a deficiency judgment must be sought at the time of foreclosure.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2013
Against him was pending a $1,000 deficiency judgment because his home, on which he had a $5,000 mortgage, brought only $4,000 at forced sale.
From Time Magazine Archive
The holder of the deficiency judgment, demanding his $1,000, favored bankruptcy.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Why, no, mother; didn't I explain to you there'd be a deficiency judgment?"
From The Wizard's Daughter and Other Stories by Margaret Collier Graham
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