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U.S. SUPREME COURT REINFORCES PROPERTY OWNERS RIGHTS TO EXCESS SALES PROCEEDS AFTER THE SALE OF SEIZED LAND.
On May 25th 2024 the Untied States Supreme Court reaffirmed the general principle that a creditors that has seized property to satisfy a debt is not entitled to the remaining unclaimed sale proceeds once the debt has been paid. In summary, the key take always form this case are; 1). The government may not retain any surplus from the proceeds of seized or sold properties above what is necessary to satisfy the debt; and 2).A scheme that permits the government to retain surplus proceeds may amount to unconstitutional excessive fines.