Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia
Statute of Limitations on minor vehicle damage
We bumped into a neighbor's car approximately 3 years ago. We offered to pay for damages and exchanged phone numbers. We heard nothing and the neighbor eventually moved away. We received a letter a little while ago reminding us of the incident and enclosed a body shop estimate. Are we still liable? There was no police report just an offer of fixing our inflicted damage.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Statute of Limitations on minor vehicle damage
The statute of limitations relates to the time they have to pursue a lawsuit (if properly defended). It has nothing to do with whether a person honors his/her debts, obligations and promises simply because it is the right thing to do. You caused damage, so most people would want to pay for it. Of course, you are entitled to determine whether or not the estimate is accurate and reasonable.
Re: Statute of Limitations on minor vehicle damage
The statute of limitations is four years. Of course, you can challenge the validity of their estimate.
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