An individual is not entitled to a discharge in a case under Chapter 7 if he or she has been a debtor and has received a discharge in a case commenced within the past eight years.

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This statement is true under the Bankruptcy Code's "once in eight years" rule. An individual cannot receive a discharge in a Chapter 7 case if they have already received a discharge in a Chapter 7 case within the past eight years, or if they have received a discharge in a Chapter 13 case within the past six years.

An Individual Is Not Entitled to a Discharge in a Case