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Statutes of Limitations

The concept of a Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone from charging another of a crime or civil liability long after the memories have faded. Ask your questions here about the time limits associated with various legal actions.

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What is the statute of limitations on medical bills in North Carolina?

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SOL in Florida for an Open Account is 4 years and a Written Contract 5 years. Medical bills are normally considered written contract, but it could be one or the other. If the contract is signed under seal, it may have a longer time. Note that other factors will determine when the SOL begins to be counted.

What is the statute of limitations on personal injury claims in Michigan?

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The limitations period for a legal malpractice action is either two years from the date the lawyer discontinues representing the client or six months after the client discovers or should have discovered the alleged malpractice. The limitations period for a legal malpractice action is either two years from the date the lawyer discontinues representing the client or six months after the client discovers or should have discovered the alleged malpractice.

Statute of limitations for dental malpractice in new york state?

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If you are having dental work done, you will likely need to pay for it. However, if you run into problems paying your bill it may go into collections. In the state of New Jersey the statute of limitations on a dental bill is 6 years.

What is the statute of limitations in pennsylvania?

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There are no SOL's concerning the repossession of vehicles in any state. Vehicles are considered secured debt and the loan must be paid either in full, or the vehicle surrendered. If the vehicle is repossessed and sold the deficency between the sale and the loan amount and applicable fees are owed by the borrower. SOL's apply to the time in which a lender can file a lawsuit to recover money owed. Because of new bankruptcy laws and many new state laws being passed, many lenders are choosing not to recover vehicles but to sue for the full amount of the loan. If the lender wins the suit they can collect using wage or bank account garnishment or the forced sale of other property belonging to the borrower.

How long to fly from New York to San Francisco?

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It takes apx. 5 hours or so, I have an itinerary right in front of me (although the destination is to Washinton DC) and it shows: LV - San Francisco 8:25am AR - Washington DC (Dulles) 4:35pm PS. You might want to note that since it's Eastern Time they're ahead of Pacific time by 3 hours. Hope this helped. :)

What is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice suit in Ohio?

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The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Ohio is one year with the discovery rule.

What is the new york state statute of limitations on adverse possession?

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To make a claim of adverse possession, the claimant must occupy the property against the rights of the owner, but not hide the fact that he is occupying the property.

The claimant must occupy the property continuously past the statute of limitations. If he is removed and then reoccupies, the clock on the statute resets. Also, the time cannot be passed (or 'tacked') on to another claimant.

Requirements in NY:

1) the possessor must have actually entered the property and must have exclusive possession of the property;

2) the possession must be "open and notorious";

3) the possession must be adverse to the rightful owner and under a claim of right; and

4) the possession must be "continuous" for the statutory period of ten years.

What is Texas statute of limitation on defamation of character?

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Texas has no statute of limitations for murder or manslaughter charges.

Texas has a statute of limitations on most everything except murder and sexual assault (rape) The no SOL for rape only applies if DNA is recovered that doesn't match the victim or the identity of anyone readily ascertained, else the SOL is ten years. (Code of Criminal Procedure 12.01)

What is the statute of limitations in New Jersey for restutution on a theift crime?

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For civil lawsuits, it varies from 1 year to 30 years, but generally it's 6 years.

For criminal actions, the time to start prosecution is 5 years for "crimes" (felonies) and 1 year for "disorderly persons offenses" and "petty disorderly persons offenses" (misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors). No limit on some serious crimes.

What is the statute of limitations in Nevada on a judgment lien?

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Any court ordered judgment does not age away, so there is no statute of limitations. If the judgment is to be paid whenever the property with the lien is sold, then that amount goes to the creditor first upon the sale closing.

What is the Statute of limitation for judgment in New York?

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The usual time limit is ten years at a maximum of 8% interest. N.Y. does not allow most judgments to be renewed.

A judgment in New York is valid for twenty years. During that time it can enforced against a judgment debtor's income and assets.

A lien of a judgment resulting from the docketing of a judgment with the County Clerk is good for ten years, and can be renewed for another ten years.

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice suits in Oregon?

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The Statute of Limitations on medical bills in Oregon is 6 years for patients because medical debts are considered to be a contract between the provider and the patient. When a patient signs a consent for treatment the patient is also agreeing to the terms of payment set by the provider.

Is there a statue of limitation on traffic tickets in ct?

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Probably not but you would have to check with the issuing authority in Connecticut, the city, county or state to resolve this citation. Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone being accused of something years after it happened when witnesses are not available and memories are not fresh. A ticket eliminates this issue. Once a ticket has been issued, there is no requirement that there be any sort of time frame associated with resolving it.

What is Wisconsin's statute of limitations for citations?

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In general, they don't like to set limits on these, they want the fine. But laws vary from place to place, you will have to check with the specific issuing authority in Wisconsin, the city, county or state, to resolve this citation. Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone being accused of something years after it happened when witnesses are not available and memories are not fresh. A ticket eliminates this issue. Once a ticket has been issued, there is no requirement that there be any sort of time frame associated with resolving it.

How much will an improper start traffic ticket cost in Georgia?

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For a Georgia traffic ticket, each county sets its own fine cost and that can vary by a substantial amount. The only way to know for sure is to call the court and ask the clerk. You may want to consider retaining a Georgia traffic attorney to represent you for this ticket. He may be able to negotiate something to keep it off your record.

Fail to appear on bench warrant?

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A FTA is in essence a warrant for contempt of court. The named person could be subjected to imprisonment and fines for the FTA and for the original charges. Warrants have no SOL. In regards to an FTA, the named person's failure to appear on the designated court date is now considered a 'fugitive from justice'.

Is there a statute of limitation for a DUI charge in Canada?

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A statute of limitation NEVER applies to people who have been convicted or charged with any crime. If you rob a bank and hide for enough years you're home free. If you rob a bank and get convicted and then hide for years, you are still in trouble, Bubela.

What is the family structure for Cherokee?

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The Cherokee were a hunting and gathering people with a matrilineal family structure. The women grew corn, squash and sweet potatoes. There were seven clans in the tribe and young people had to marry outside of their clan. Because of the matrilineal family structure inheritance was based upon the mother of a child so there was no discrimination against children born into the tribe from non-Cherokee fathers.

What if you are not asked to sign a speeding ticket in MA?

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You didn't sign your name. That's all it means. It does not affect the validity of the ticket and you aren't going to get out of the violation because of it.

This depends on your state. in South Carolina, for example, you do not sign your ticket because the ticket is considered a courtesy summons, which directs you to appear in court at a specific date, time, and location, or to pay the specific fine indicated on the ticket. In Florida, on the other hand, you are required to sign the ticket. If you don't, the officer can demand a bond in the amount of the ticket fine or take you to jail. It should be noted that in states where you are required to sign your tickets you are signing not to the admission of guilt: you are signing because you are promising, in lieu of being taken to jail or being demanded a bond, that you will answer the charges by following the instructions on the ticket.

What is North Carolina's statute of limitations for speeding tickets?

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SOL's do not apply to traffic violations. The traffic citation will remain valid until it is paid. The longer violations go unpaid the more costly they become, the amount of fine can include the original violation charge plus court and administrative costs, and additional penalties as state laws deem applicable.

Why did this not show up when renewing license. Ticket is 7 yrs old

What is the Fine for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in minnesota?

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I was charged with contributing back in 2004. The maximum penalty then was up to a $1000 fine, a year in jail, or both. I plead guilty and received a $400 fine + court costs ($544.00 total). Mind you this was for Sarpy County. I do not know if other counties are different.

What is the statute of limitations for parking tickets in san francisco?

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Normally there is not one for tickets. As laws vary from place to place, you would have to check with the California city, county or state that issued the ticket to resolve this citation. Statute of Limitations is to prevent someone being accused of something years after it happened when witnesses are not available and memories are not fresh. A ticket eliminates this issue. Once a ticket has been issued, there is no requirement that there be any sort of time frame associated with resolving it.