Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Statute of limitations on collection?

Is there a statute of limitations on debt collection? Including the collectors that purchase ''old'' debt that is nearly 18 years old?


Asked on 12/07/06, 12:41 am

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OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Statute of limitations on collection?

Four years from date of breach. Has there been a judgment? Call me directly at 1.619.846.8947.

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Answered on 12/07/06, 12:22 pm
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Statute of limitations on collection?

Normally without a law suit the statute of limitation is either 4 or 2 years. If a judgment has been entered, it is valid for 10 years and could be extended. You may have a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Act. Please call our office.

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Answered on 12/07/06, 8:26 am


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