There are many reasons a person may face wage garnishments in Alabama, these can include bill collections and back child support. The statute of limitations on wage garnishments in Alabama is up to 20 years.
The statute of limitations for any action is based on the cause of action or legal theory under which one is claiming. For instance, the statute of limitations in Alabama for fraud is 2 years, but for oral contracts it is 6 years. Thus, the question is not answerable, because it remains unknown what you would be suing for.
The amount in question determines whether or not it would go to small claims court.
The standard limit is 6 years for debts in Alabama, but is only 3 years for Open Accounts like credit cards. This is from the last communications by the debtor. They can file claim at any point during this time.
In Alabama embezzlement is a felony. As such there is a three year statute of limitations unless it is against the state, which is 6 years.
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In Alabama Arson is a felony. As such there is no statute of limitations.
Forgery is a very serious offense in Alabama. It has no statute of limitations in that state.
In Alabama that is a felony. There is no statute of limitations.
Alabama statute of limitation for stored records
In Alabama drug trafficking is a felony. There is no statute of limitations.
Tickets are notice of a violation. As such, there is no statute of limitations on them.
In Alabama perjury is a felony. As such there is a three year statute of limitations.
Fines have no statute of limitations. You have received full notice of the debt.
Once you have been charged, you are aware of what is going on. There is no statute of limitations once that has happened.
A credit card is an open ended account. In Alabama the statute of limitations at 3 years. That will be from the last communications from the debtor. Please note that the credit card may be based on a different jurisdiction which could be longer! Check your agreement for the applicable jurisdiction.
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The statute of limitations for debts reported on your credit report is 7 1/2 years.