In a Chapter 7 proceeding, the primary effect of a discharge is to set aside any prior judgment on a discharged debt and to prohibit any action to collect it.

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In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a discharge eliminates the debtor's obligation to pay certain debts, effectively nullifying any prior judgments on those debts and preventing creditors from taking collection actions.

In a Chapter 7 Proceeding, the Primary Effect of a Discharge