Who has the burden to prove statute of limitations in a debt collection case.

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   Robert Tardif

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   Answered October 26, 2012 10:22. Statute of limitations is an affirmative defense. If the plaintiff proves the existence of a debt and that you are the obligor, then you would have to present evidence that proves that the suit was not filed within the applicable statute of limitations.

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   Joshua Tejes

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   Answered October 26, 2012 11:14. If the statute of limitations has run and you are being sued, you should look into hiring an attorney to pursue an FDCPA lawsuit against the law firm that is handling the Plaintiff's case for violating the debt collection laws.

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   Manuel JuarezPro

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   Answered October 27, 2012 17:54. I advise you to retain a lawyer who does FDCPA cases. They are free. However, if you want to do it yourself, first ask for a Bill of particulars. Ask it in writing and ask to prove their debt and send their evidence. If you hear from them, examine your receipts statements that they provide and make sure they are yours. If they are not, tell them so in writing ans ask them to dismiss your case. If they blew the Statute of limitations, get yourself a lawyer, you might be able to sue them back for violating the FDCPA, you might be able to recover statutory damages..

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