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Bankruptcies in isles decline by 34 percent

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 05, 2012

~~<p>The number of Hawaii bankruptcy filings fell 34 percent in May, the sharpest decline in more than five years.</p>
<p>The 219 cases filed in May was down from 334 cases filed the same month a year earlier, according to data compiled by U.S. Bankruptcy Court. It marked the largest year-over-year decline since October 2006, when filings fell by 94 percent.</p>
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The number of Hawaii bankruptcy filings fell 34 percent in May, the sharpest decline in more than five years.

The 219 cases filed in May was down from 334 cases filed the same month a year earlier, according to data compiled by U.S. Bankruptcy Court. It marked the largest year-over-year decline since October 2006, when filings fell by 94 percent. Login for more...



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