[RI] I have a credit card debt from 2009 in the state of Rhode Island. What is the statute of limitations on that debt?
I have a credit card debt from 2009 in the state of Rhode Island. What is the statute of limitations on that debt?
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It’s crucial to know when the judgment was issued. Judgments can last up to 20 years, which is different from the statute of limitations for filing a case. (RI Gen L § 9-1-13)
As long as the case was filed within the 10-year period, the statute of limitations does not apply.
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I have a credit card debt from 2009 in the state of Rhode Island. What is the statute of limitations on that debt?
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I understand you’re concerned about your credit card debt from 2009 in Rhode Island. Have you made any payments or acknowledged the debt since then?
No.
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Do you know if the original creditor or a debt collection agency is currently pursuing this debt?
I got a letter from a law firm trying to collect a debt.
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Thank you for joining me this morning. Just to clarify, has a lawsuit been filed against you?
They want to attach my pay.
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Rhode Island has the longest time frame I’ve seen, which is 10 years. Most states average around four to six years.
Is bankruptcy an option for you, or is this the only debt you’re dealing with?
The debt is from 2009. So that’s more than 10 years, and no, I don’t need to file bankruptcy. I just don’t think I’m legally obliged to pay it anymore according to the statute of limitations — yes, it’s the only debt I’m dealing with.
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It’s crucial to know when the judgment was issued. Judgments can last up to 20 years, which is different from the statute of limitations for filing a case. (RI Gen L § 9-1-13)
As long as the case was filed within the 10-year period, the statute of limitations does not apply.
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