QUESTION
What are the statutes of Limitations within the State of Florida to file a civil suit?
Asked on Nov 25th, 2013 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
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In/around 2007 my brother "borrowed" $17000 from me with a verbal promise (I have witnesses to this transaction, not to mention the paper work/bank statement showing the transfer) to re-pay within 2 to 3 months. Thereafter, he will no longer speak to me. What are the statute of limitations to file a civil suit in order to be re-paid this amount?
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Applying a statute of limitations is kind of tricky buisness because there are a variety of execeptions etc. Generally, most non-written contracts have a 4 years SOL which may have expired in 2011. The statute section to look at is Fla. Stat. 95.11. In the future you should never wait so long to take action.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2013 at 1:55 PM
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