Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

statute of limitations/credit card lawsuit

Served with papers, being sued by credit card company; credit report says acct closed 08/02.says type acct is revolving; statute of limitation in Tx, 4 yrs. This citation dated 12/27/06. Past the statute of limitation; can they sue me? do I have to appear? have only a few days left to respond to citation;


Asked on 1/12/07, 10:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: statute of limitations/credit card lawsuit

The citation date doesn't control. What was the date the lawsuit was filed? If before 08/02 you don't have an SOL defense. You must make answer or they'll take a default judgment against you.

Read more
Answered on 1/13/07, 11:52 am
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: statute of limitations/credit card lawsuit

SOLis a defense that you must plead & prove.

Read more
Answered on 1/12/07, 10:28 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Credit, Debt and Collections Law questions and answers in Texas