My wife was served last week fora case filed Jan 12. The SOL exp. in March 12. Does the SOL defense apply? JDB suit. Riverwalk

Asked 10 months ago - Brentwood, CA

Flag

The person serving the papers said that to "call the woman ( an attorney I later learned) to talk about this debt from Chase" there was no mention of my wife being sued. He never aksed who I was and I never said. he said my wife's name and i said "yes?"

Attorney answers (3)

  1. Contributor Level 20

    4

    Lawyers agree

    Answered August 20, 2012 11:23. No, the SOL defense wouldn't apply since the case was filed before the SOL expired.

    We can be reached at 507.334.0155 (Toll Free: 888.777.5009). Our web address is: www. corbin-law-office.com.... more
  2. Contributor Level 15

    1

    Lawyer agrees

    Answered August 21, 2012 14:48. If case was filed prior to experiation of the SOL then it is not a defense, but you would generally plead it in the answer anyway.

    BW

  3. Pro

    Contributor Level 20

    Answered August 20, 2012 20:57. I handle these cases all the time. You need to have a lawyer review your papers. Feel free to call me for a free consultation at 415-441-1052.

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask a Lawyer

Get free answers from experienced attorneys.

 

Ask now

26,606 answers this week

2,686 professionals answering

Ask a Lawyer

Get answers from top-rated lawyers.

  • It's FREE
  • It's easy
  • It's anonymous

26,606 answers this week

2,686 professionals answering

Legal Dictionary

Don't speak legalese? We define thousands of terms in plain English.

Browse our legal dictionary