Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Canada

Limitations on civil judgements

CHMC has as a judgement against me. In 10 yrs have never had any documentation from them. Does this me I can never mortage or own again. Is there a time limit on this.


Asked on 9/02/07, 9:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeod Donald R. McLeod Law Corp.

Re: Limitations on civil judgements

In general, in British Columbia, a judgment that is older than 10 years can not be enforced; this assumes that within that 10 year period you have neither made a payment nor confirmed the existence of a the debt.There are exceptions, and you should consult a lawyer concerning the specifics of the situation. The law varies from Province to Province.

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Answered on 9/04/07, 12:47 am


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