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Claim (Proof of Claim)

Definition

A creditor’s assertion of their right to payment from a debtor.


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A proof of claim is the form creditors are instructed to file if there are nonexempt assets the trustee expects to liquidate. Only creditors who file a proof of claim will receive a payment from the trustee.

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