Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Can a debt collector sue you after 10 years? I guess there might have been a balance on a credit card after my divorce 14. But can they take me to court now?


Asked on 8/25/14, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

When was the last time a payment was made on the account?

The statute of limitations in California is 4 years. If there has been no activity on the account for more than 4 years, the debt is uncollectable. If they sue, you can claim the debt is too old and counter sue for a FDCPA violation.

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Answered on 8/25/14, 4:18 pm


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