In addition to criminal and civil cases, statutes of limitations also apply to financial matters, such as debt collection and consumer rights: Debt Collection: Credit card debt, personal loans, and medical bills
In Virginia, an oral contract has a three-year statute of limitations. However, oral contracts, usually sealed with a handshake, are tough to prove in court. If the contract is signed in writing, the statute of limitations is five years. Auto loans, personal loans, cell phone contracts, me...
which include credit cards. The statute of limitations for these type of accounts may be either 5 or 10 years. In 2009, an Illinois appeals court ruled the statute of limitations on a credit card debt was 5 years if there wasn't a written contract. If there was a written contract, the...
Moreover, if the violation occurs when the debt collector engages in the proscribed act, can a "discovery rule" apply to delay the running of the statute of limitations until the consumer finds out about the violation? This Note explores the various analyses circuit courts apply to determine ...
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Kansas residents with overdue bills should take note of the state's statute of limitations on debt lawsuits. The SOL limits the time a creditor has to file suit, then obtain a judgment and enforce the judgment with liens, levies or garnishment. The debtor, however, is responsible for requesti...