Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Indiana

What is unjudgeable

I am being sued for old debts. I am 52 years old -under doctors care. And unemployed over two years


Asked on 1/15/04, 5:17 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Mary J. Hoeller, R.N., J.D. Attorney At Law

Re: What is unjudgeable

You should consult an attorney, perhaps one specializing in bankruptcy

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Answered on 1/15/04, 8:44 am
C. David DuMond Law Offices of David DuMond

Re: What is unjudgeable

Most unwritten debts for money have a limitation of action of six years in Indiana. Written agreements to repay money may have a ten year limit. Be sure to appear and try to defend against the claim. Lately, debt collectors have been sueing on very old debts, relying on the defendants to ignore the case. So appear, tell the judge you don't remember these debts (if ou don't) or that you didn't incur that much debt (if you didn't) and that the time the debts were incurred was more than six years ago. Even if the plaintiff gets a judgmnet, it may not be possible to collect. If you don't own real estate, they can't collect on your disability or other money you need for necessities. Always be sure to appear and explain things to the judge. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/15/04, 8:59 am


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