Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
Statute of limitations for a small claims case
I would like to know how old a cliam for an unpaid debt can be and still be eligable for small claims court
Asked on 4/06/02, 2:53 pm
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Re: Statute of limitations for a small claims case
Time limitations apply to the type of claim, not the court. For instance, a contract action must be started within 6 years of the breach (unless the contract provides for a shorter period of time). Thus, the answer to your question depends on what the claim is, not on which court you want to go to.
Answered on 4/08/02, 12:17 pm
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