Statute of Limitations for Debt Collection

Each state has laws limiting the time period to file suit against a debtor.  The statute does not necessarily terminate the right to continue collections, but merely limits the ability to file suit on the debt. Please see: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/statute-of-limitations-state-laws-chart-29941.html This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.