Legal Question in Consumer Law in Massachusetts
I was brought to court two years ago for a debt that was over six years old (statute of limitations in my state is six years). I had not spoken to or paid anyone on this debt in that time. There was a judgement against me and there is now a lien on my home and I make monthly payments. I just found out that you can not be sued for debts if the statute of limitations has expired. Is there anything I can do about this now?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you had discovered some new or previously unknown bit evidence or information which would have changed the outcome, I would say that you might have a chance. However, your failure to assert all available defenses and counterclaimsis nobody's fault but your own.
If you were going to stand any chance at all, and you were determined to continue to handle this on your own, you would go to the clerk's office and tell them you would like to file a Motion for Relief from Judgment under Rule 60(b).
This is one of the reasons why hiring an attorney can be so important, and save you money in the long run. Good luck!
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