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 in Brentwood, CA - 9 months

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)

Michael J Corbin

Michael J Corbin

Faribault Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Answered 9 months ago. 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
Flag
Mark as helpful
Bruce Allan Wilson

Bruce Allan Wilson

San Diego Debt Collection Attorney

Licensed in CA

Answered 9 months ago. 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
Flag
Mark as helpful

1 comment

Kevin Samuel Sullivan

Kevin Samuel Sullivan

San Francisco Debt Collection Attorney

Licensed in CA

Answered 9 months ago. 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.
Flag
Mark as helpful

Related Questions

Not what you're looking for?

Find more Debt Collection legal Q&A's

Or ask your own question to get more personalized answers.

Ask a Lawyer