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Shrike47

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4. Yes, there is an SOL. There is also a Unlawful Debt Collection Act she might want to Google.

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Thu Jul 4, 2013, 06:20 PM

Jul 2013

How old was she when the debt was incurred? If she was less than 18, she was not capable of entering into a contract (except under unusual circumstances which probably don't exist here.

She can collect damages for violation of debt collection laws.

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Is there a statue of limitation for debt collection? [View all] diabeticman Jul 2013 OP

You may find this webpage helpful... PoliticAverse Jul 2013 #1

Thanks diabeticman Jul 2013 #3

there is a statute of limitation on debt dsc Jul 2013 #2

Yes, there is an SOL. There is also a Unlawful Debt Collection Act she might want to Google. Shrike47 Jul 2013 #4

I should have said the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Shrike47 Jul 2013 #5

She has two problems. One is the debt collection agency, and the second is the credit bureau. Once okaawhatever Jul 2013 #6

It differs by state davidn3600 Jul 2013 #7

Yes if you make any payment at all it resets newfie11 Jul 2013 #9

IF she's sure the debt was paid, elleng Jul 2013 #8

These companies will buy old debt that is unenforceable for pennies on the dollar kudzu22 Jul 2013 #10

Four years is that Statute of Limitations on domestic contracts in PA Th1onein Jul 2013 #11