Yes, credit cards are considered open accounts, all states have SOL's pertaining to the time limit in which a debtor can be sued. You can find out what the SOL for your state is by visiting www.fair-credit-collection.com
one year
Generally, it will sue (or sell the debt to someone who will sue) within the statute of limitations for suing on a credit card debt in your state. This is often 5 years, but it can be less or more.
Marriage is forever. There is no statute of limitations on marriage. There may be a time limit on the validity of a marriage license before filing, but that is easily remedied.
If a child was molested at age 17 in the state of Missouri, how long is the statute of limitations open for the victim to prosecute the perpetrator?
Yes, there is typically a statute of limitations for suing a builder. The specific time period can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the claim. It is best to consult with a lawyer to determine the applicable statute of limitations in your specific situation.
Indefinitely!! However that "statute of limitations" is different per state. These limitations prevent an agency from suing you or reporting your debt to the credit bureaus if the age of the debt is too long. Here's the limitations per state: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statute-of-limitations-state-laws-chart-29941.html Experience: I own a collection agency.
Yes, but it varies a good deal from state to state. Most states include "the discovery rule" in cases of medical malpractice which allows for the statute of limitations to start from the date the the injury or illness caused by medical malpractice is first discovered.
For most suits, the limitation is four years. For malpractice it is two years. Other items might toll it, such as not discovering the injury for a period of time.
5years
Statute of limitations are set by the state or local government. There is also a difference between bringing criminal charges and suing for civil damages. Typically the criminal charges are longer then civil cases.
The general rule is 4 years. http://www.realtimelaw.com/draft4.pdf
This would be a civil law suit. In Georgia the statute of limitations is 2 years. There may also be restrictions on bringing suit against public officials and entities. Consult an attorney in Georgia for specifics.