The subsequent new value defense could also apply to the preference payments Careless received. If a creditor provides goods or services to a debtor after the creditor receives a preference payment, the creditor is entitled to an offset equal to the value of the goods or services provided. Deadbeat files for bankruptcy. However, Careless only has a partial subsequent new value defense. Deadbeat files for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is commonplace today.
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