Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
I belong to a local non profit organization that had ties to a much larger National group. We formally terminated our relationship with the National group in Oct, 2008. They are now threatening a law suit over a $200,000 building, even though the deed is in our local groups name. We simply don't have the money for this legal expense.
Isn't there a two year statute of limitations for this type of civil suit. If so, would the two years start from the Oct, 2008 dissolving of our relationship, or would it start from the onset of their suit?
1 Answer from Attorneys
There are too many issues in your question to address without knowing the full background, including a review of all documents between your organization and the national organization and the deed. Advice based on a general question posed in a forum such as this is impossible. A more detailed description by you would also not help in in this setting.
You will save money in the long run if you get an initial consultation with a lawyer in your area who could review the documents and the facts and advise you of your options.
THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.
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