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Absolute-bar rule

Definition

A rule preventing a creditor who sells collateral in a commercially unreasonable manner, e.g. without giving reasonable notice to the debtor, from obtaining a deficiency judgment

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Beardmore v. American Summit Financial Holdings, LLC, 351 F.3d 352 (8th Cir. 2003).

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