Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
A collection agency is trying to collect a debt that's over 10 years old. Can they still collect?
Asked on 2/28/13, 1:19 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Not likely, but possibly. There are various ways that a debt that is past the statute of limitations period can be revived.
Answered on 2/28/13, 1:31 pm
Edward McCutchan
Sunderland | McCutchan, LLP
If the debt is more than 10 years old and no lawsuit has been filed with respect to it, it is time barred from collection under California's statutes of limitations on the subject.
Answered on 2/28/13, 1:44 pm