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Usually a screw gets stripped when it's installed, you find out about it when you try to remove it.
If you can get vice grips on it try pulling back on the screw head as you try to remove it. Sometimes you can get it to bite whatever thread is left.
I've found that sometimes the washer gets flattened out or deformed and holds the bolt in place, making it appear to be stuck in the threads or stripped. You can solve that by using a flathead screwdriver between the bracket and washer, then using vice grips to pull and twist the bolt out.
If it really is stuck in there you'll need to drill the head off the bolt and knock it off with a chisel, jest try to stay centered and start small, working your way up to the bolt diameter. Don't forget to run a tap through the nut or bracket when you're done to clean up whatever caused it to stick in the first place.
Pain in the ass either way, just be patient and don't loose your temper. :-D
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