Undue Hardship at Legal Glossary
What is it? The circumstances in which a debtor may discharge a student loan in bankruptcy. For example, a debtor who has no income and little chance of earning enough in the future to pay off the loan may be able to show that repayment would be an undue hardship.Law Definition Added By: Amelia
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