Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

My ex fiance sent me a facebook message (we aren't friends on facebook) saying I owe her money for some bills and wedding deposits she paid. We haven't spoken since 03/2009 when I signed the house deed over to her. Now out of the blue she is threatening to take me to small claims court. Isn't there a statute of limitations to file a claim in small claims.


Asked on 4/28/14, 10:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glenn Brown Real World Law, P.C.

Generally 4 years in Pennsylvania since the last payment or promise. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/28/14, 11:44 am
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Depending on her theory of why you owe her the money she has either 2 or 4 years to file a lawsuit. 2 if she claims you committed a tort 4 years if it was a breach of contract. These limits apply in either the district justice or in Common Pleas.

It's been over 5 years so ignore her.

{John}

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Answered on 4/28/14, 12:41 pm


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