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8. In that case the government sells it to the highest bidder and pays you back the difference

Reply to yaesu (Reply #6)

Wed Feb 20, 2019, 09:41 PM

Feb 2019

The government is only entitled to the amount of back taxes, some interest (usually 1/2% or 1% per month), and the cost of the auction. Any additional profit needs to be paid back to the person the home was confiscated from.

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That was unanimous too. BumRushDaShow Feb 2019 #1

Putting a dent in police confiscation is a good thing. Merlot Feb 2019 #2

There's clearly growing political consensus here theboss Feb 2019 #3

RBG putting in work! Calista241 Feb 2019 #4

Good. PoliticAverse Feb 2019 #5

and many state governments, mine included, can confiscate your home and property if you fail yaesu Feb 2019 #6

In that case the government sells it to the highest bidder and pays you back the difference Massacure Feb 2019 #8

Well, there may be enough left over to buy a good tent as most go for pennies on a dollar. nt yaesu Feb 2019 #9

Even Beer Keg Kavanaugh was for this one Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2019 #7

I have little hope for this court...except for one thing. GulfCoast66 Feb 2019 #10

K&R And how suitable that it was Justice Ginsburg who wrote the opinion question everything Feb 2019 #11