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You can in fact lose more than you own, in some cases, if a judge deems you liable for damages that you have caused (in their opinion).

• chii 6y ago
  > you liable for damages that you have caused only if you did something illegal. You cannot be sued for more than you own in a civil suit.
  • citizenkeen 6y ago
    In the United States, you absolutely can be sued for more than you own.
    • chii 6y ago
      I should have clarified - of course you can be _sued_ for any amount. I meant that you cannot be forced to repay more than what you own - you bankrupt your way out of it, or accept a settlement. The only debt you cannot discharge via bankruptcy is student loan debt, iirc.
  • astura 6y ago
    In what jurisdiction?