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priority debt

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A quick definition of priority debt:

Priority debt is the most important debt that needs to be paid off first when someone declares bankruptcy. This includes things like child support, alimony, and court fines. Some debts are more important than others, and they need to be paid off before other debts. In California, there are laws that say which debts need to be paid first. Sometimes, if a creditor is treating other creditors unfairly, the order of when debts need to be paid can change.

A more thorough explanation:

Priority debt refers to the most important debts that must be paid off first in bankruptcy. These debts are listed in order of priority, with some creditors having the right to collect their debts before others.

In California, funeral expenses, last illness expenses, family allowances, and wage claims are also considered priority debt and must be paid promptly after setting aside enough funds to pay fees for administering an estate or trust.

When a company goes bankrupt, the doctrine of equitable subordination may be applied to determine the timeline for repaying priority debt to creditors. This can happen if a creditor or claimant unfairly treats other claimants, and the court orders a shift in claim priority.

Overall, priority debt is important because it ensures that certain debts are paid off before others, based on their level of importance and urgency.

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Just part of the culture.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:04
I wish that wearing a mask when sick stuck around as an okay thing like it is in the rest of the world, not all of us have enough sick days to be ditching work.
Dkk
12:04
Unless its like an N95 i dont think it will really do anything
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there's even a mask ban in some places. altho one of my coworkers wears a mask anyway despite customers being rude to her about it
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12:05
why does umiami ask "Are you applying, or have you applied, to other law schools? If so, please list them."
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:05
One manager came in sick wearing a mask, got roasted and stopped wearing it that day. The entire office has been cycling sickness for two weeks now. It may not be super effective but it may help in slowing the spread during meetings when we have to be so close
12:05
am i the only one who has never gotten my status checker to work on here?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:06
@ChowieBean: want to see what schools they share an applicant pool with, think it is all data harvesting stuff no a +/- for the applicant
12:06
ok good cuz idk whether i wanna tell them or not
12:06
thanks bulbasaur
12:08
not to be that guy again but berkeley person/applicant id is back and Shiny New Logo
be that guy
EW THE NEW LOGO IS SO UGLY
WTF
12:09
need to send in my berkeley app rawwwww
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:09
@ChowieBean: should be required to tell them, the schools who asked I only told them the schools in their area not all of them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:10
*shouldnt be
12:12
@jackfrost11770: if i get a berk A today and they have that logo im withdrawing (/s /s /s /j /j /j)
babycat
12:12
@ChowieBean: me too lol. you applying to public interest scholars program?
12:14
yes def applying public interest
12:16
i was raised like blocks away from umiami
12:16
idk if i wanna go back to florida tho so im applying there as safety/target 💀
12:25
@ChowieBean: doing the same thing
Does anyone think au gonna get back to us today
My app was complete Oct 11
If yes what time
Dkk
12:29
Sure, yes! 11:22:24 PST
ClassyPleasantHeron
12:30
I wonder if Berk was updating their system so that they could watch more video.
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