QUESTION
can i be civally sued for 11 year old debt?
Asked on Mar 26th, 2014 on Collections - Florida
More details to this question:
I live in Florida and a collection company is trying to get me to pay a debt, I don't know is even mine, that is from 2006 or they will sue me in court. Can they legally sue me?
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Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Tischhauser Law Group
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Too many variables to know for sure. Generally, answer is YES the can sue you, but you would likely have a clear defense based upon the expiration of the statute of limitations. If they threatened to sue you as described, you have a potential lawsuit against them for violating the consumer protection statutes in Florida and they may owe YOU $1,000.00, actual damages and payment of your attorney's fees and costs. You can call our office 1-800-922-6442 for FREE consultation on this issue if you would like.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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