The statute of limitations for credit card debt in the state of Georgia is four years. The Federal Truth In Lending Act indicates that credit cards are open end accounts. Those who maintain that credit cards are written agreements rather than open end accounts are incorrect. Federal Law supersedes state law or a state court's interpretation. As indicated the Federal TILA clearly defines credit cards as open end accounts and in the state of Georgia, that would be a four year statute. Georgia's statutes provide, Quote: Quoting OCGA § 11-2-725. Statute of limitations in contracts for sale (1) An action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year but may not extend it. and Quote: Quoting § 9-3-25. Open accounts; breach of certain contracts; implied promise; exception All actions upon open account, or for the breach of any contract not under the hand of the party sought to be charged, or upon any implied promise or undertaking shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues. However, this Code section shall not apply to actions for the breach of contracts for the sale of goods under Article 2 of Title 11. Here is a site which you will surely want to review as it contains invaluable information for those who have reached the four year statute of limitations for credit card debt: http://whychat.5u.com/answer.HTML It is recommended that you contact threatening debt collectors with a SOL letter making them aware you know your rights. If you are facing a court hearing, the above link provides all the tools you need to defend yourself. This site even includes a US Supreme Court decision defining credit cards as an open end account. Knowing your rights, being prepared & being firm are important to a successful, affirmative SOL defense. The above site gives you all the tools you need for a successful defense. Note: The information at the above link may be applied to each state's SOL for open end accounts. In Georgia, the SOL for open end accounts (credit cards) is four years. The same information could also, be applied to other state's SOL for open end accounts.
Credit Cards are typically considered Open Accounts. The credit card agreement you signed may specify the state laws that will apply to the account and collection activities associated with it. Read the contract and consult an attorney. In Georgia Open Accounts are subect to a 4 year statute of limitations.
There is a three statute of limitation for the state and the localities in Ohio. They can not press collections, nor can they refund money are the statute of limitations has passed. If money was paid to the wrong locality and it is discovered at the statute of limitations has passed, the correct city must allow a credit for the amount paid to the original locality.
It is possible, but unlikely. The statute of limitations for reporting derogatory information on the credit bureaus and for bringing a lawsuit are different and vary from state to state. Refer to this website for information and for links to data on your state's statutes regarding judgments. http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/statue-limitations-explained.html It all depends on the statute of limitations on the state laws of the state that you signed your contract with the credit card or loan with. But usually no, they may continue to harass you but you need to find out your laws and statute in that state.
Yes. You have to check your state's statute of limitations. The time of the state's SOL for collecting on debts and the federal SOL on credit reports may be two totally different time limits.
Until your state's statute of limitations runs out on that debt.
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Credit Card debt is considered an Open Line of Credit. The Statute of Limitations for collection in Georgia it is 6 years. That is usually measured from the last use or payment.
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Credit Cards are typically considered Open Accounts. The credit card agreement you signed may specify the state laws that will apply to the account and collection activities associated with it. Read the contract and consult an attorney. In Georgia Open Accounts are subect to a 4 year statute of limitations.
This would be a tort and a civil case might be able to be brought. In Georgia the statute of limitations is 2 years. There may be time added based on discovery of the injury. Consult an attorney in Georgia for specifics.
You'd have to check your state laws.
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.
There is no statute of limitations associated with credit reports. However, any information that is more than 7 years old should be removed from the report.
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Once a ticket has been issued, you have notice of the violation. The statute of limitations no longer applies. Otherwise it would match the appropriate misdemeanor limit for your state.
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is two years in the state of Indiana. source : http:/law.findlaw.com/state-laws/criminal-statute-of-limitations/indiana
In general, civil judgments can stay on credit reports for up to seven years from the date they were filed. However, some states have specific laws that may affect this timeframe. It's worth noting that paid judgments will still appear on credit reports but may have a less negative impact on credit scores than unpaid judgments.