Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Credit Card - Is it an Open Account or Written Contract in Illinois
I have been dunned by a debt collector for a credit card debt which has aged 8 years. Debt was written off by bank. In Illinois, is the Statute of limitation reached on this debt? Debt does not appear in my credit report.
Asked on 12/28/05, 7:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Plachta
The Law Office of Kevin F. Plachta
Re: Credit Card - Is it an Open Account or Written Contract in Illinois
A credit card account is a written contract and the statute of limitations is 10 years.
Answered on 12/28/05, 8:20 pm