Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington
Satute of limitations
Is there a statute of limitations for a collector to collect a past debt?
Asked on 1/16/07, 5:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell
ELizabeth Powell PS Inc
Re: Satute of limitations
Yes, there is a statute of limitations on debts.
Judgments are good for ten years.
Actions on a written contract can be brought anytime within six years.
Actions on a non-written agreement must be brought within three years.
Powell
Answered on 1/16/07, 6:08 pm