How do I file a Civil Suit and what's the statute of limitations?
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Regarding the statute of limitations: the first thing we need to know is where are you suing (what state) and what are you suing about?  The laws are different in each state, and also different depending on what you are suing about.  In general the shortest statute of limitations is 1 year (although there are a few shorter) and some crimes have no statute of limitations, although I think probably all civil violations do.  There are also factors which can "toll" a statute of limiations, in effect extending the time in which you can sue.\n\nIt is hard to navigate the court system and legal procedures without a lawyer.  If you want to try, there are probably forms available either from your local court, or local court website.  In some cities there are clinics in which paralegals will help you prepare your suit. ("We the People" is one such firm.)  If money is the issue, there may be a local legal aid office that can help.
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You should file an answer with the court that argues that the Statute of Limitations expired on 7/14/2006 and therefore the lawsuit is barred/not timely.\n\nYes, you have a chance of getting it dismissed.   The date of last activity should start the clock ticking on the 6 year term.\n\nWas the credit card issued while you were in Michigan?\n\nEdit: If the amount is significant I would highly recommend you get legal advice from an attorney in Michigan.\n\nBTW, when you made your last payment on 7/14/00 did that bring your account current or were you still behind at that point?\n\nFollowup:\nYou should stick with the story that you've had Indiana as a residence the entire 6+ years.  \n\nIf you were overlimit as of the time you made the last payment you have a stronger story that it was not only the date of last activity but you had been in default on your credit card agreement for some time prior to that.\n\nI would again urge you if it is a large sum of money to find an attorney to provide you with legal advice so you don't get run over in court.   Most attorneys will give you a free consultation.\n\nDo not admit to the debt being yours.  Make them prove everything.  Deny that they are entitled to late charges, interest, attorneys fees, collection costs, everything.  If you don't challenge something the court will take it to be true.  Deny that the amount owed is correct, make them produce copies of your statements showing the charges.  Make them produce your original, signed account agreement.   Deny, deny, deny.  \n\nIs the original bank suing you or is this some collection agency that purchase the written off debt?  If it isn't the original bank there is a good chance they can't prove anything and are just hoping you don't show up in court.\n\nDo not agree to any delays.  It is common when a collector goes to court they are hoping for a default judgment and when you show up they ask for a delay.  Insist that you came to court prepared and the other side should have as well.
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There is a statute of limitations for how long the DA has to file a case, depending on whether it's a misdemeanor or felony, and what kind of felony.  \n\nBut, you would not have gone to court or had to post bail if charges were not filed.  What else does your paper work say?
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It is how long a person can be held accountable for their actions.\n\nIn civil tort, it is usually 1 year.\nFor criminal offenses it can range from 1 year to no statute which is only for murder.
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In most states, the statute of limitations is based on the type of claim, not the court where it will be filed.  California has a 4 year statute for breach fo written contract and 2 years for breach of a verbal contract.  It doesn't matter if the case can be filed in small claims court or not.
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There is a limit for claiming back a civil debt - I think it's 6 or 7 years. If no demand for payment has been made or the person has not admitted liability.\nCheck with CAB or Debt Counselling service. It's under the limitations rule
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1. If the court that would handle the probate is local go there and have the entire court file copied.\n2. Hire an attorney that does probate, have him/her review the court file and advise you of your rights.\n3.  If the court is not local, contact an attorney where the court is, have him/her copy the file and then advise you of your rights.\n4.  To answer your question as best I can, there are all sorts of rules that set out time limits for doing things in court.  Each state has its own set.  However, if you can show that you did not get notice and that you have taken action upon realizing that you had not gotten notice, most courts can essentially waive most of the time limits.  I've recently had a five year old judgment vacated based on lack of adequate notice to the defendant five years ago.\n5. Whatever you do, now that you have some idea that you didn't get the form, move quickly to assert yourself in court.
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The only thing that actually comes to mind is the potential malpractice of your attorney.  Your attorney probably should have known what party to sue on your behalf.  I would start with filing a grievance with the bar association in your state, and find an attorney that will handle a malpractice case. Generally, once the SOL has passed, you're out.  Check to see if the statute of limitations is that 2 years your think it is for an insurance claim (don't assume that it is if it came from the attorney that filed against the wrong party).
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You have to take them to Small Claims Court.  Do a websearch for the small claims court local to you to get information on how to file.
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That's 'statute' of limitations, and it depends on which state you file that will in.
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Go to the courthouse where the suit took place.  But, someone besides the lawyer should have the details.  Do you have a guardian?  Ask them.
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First of all, the police can't stop you from filing a report or even suing him in civil court. As far as the complaint you can do 2 things. first take your complaint to internal a fairs and second file a complaint with the district attorneys office.
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Every state has their own, so research "Statute of Limitations."  You might be able to find out information on the web.  Good luck.
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THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL CASES IS THREE YEARS.  REMEMBER AS IN ALL CASES IN THE U.S. COURT SYSTEM.  THE BURDEN OF PROOF LIES WITH THE ACCUSER.  YOU HAVE TO BE ABLE TO PROVE BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT THAT THE EX AND HIS WIFE WERE RESPOSIBLE FOR YOUR TEMINATION FROM YOUR JOB.  NOT REALLY LIKELY THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT.  THE BOSS PROBABLY WON'T WANT TO TESTIFY THAT THIS WAS THE REASON.
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There are several ways to define "statute of limitations"\nHere are some website and info.\n\nthe time within which a lawsuit must be filed. The deadline can vary, depending on the type of lawsuit.\nwww.harnett.org/clerk/legalglo-429.asp\n\nsets the maximum period after which the right to file a lawsuit expires.\nwww.mesotheliomahelp.net/mesothelioma_glossary.html\n\nA law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.\nusinfo.state.gov/dhr/democracy/u.s._legal_system/legal_glossary.html\n\nA certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations.\nwww.utcourts.gov/resources/glossary.htm\n\nA law limiting the length of time a potential plaintiff has to file a lawsuit. These statutes vary depending on circumstances.\nwww.mesotheliomafyi.com/glossary.html\n\nA time limit on the filing of civil lawsuits or criminal charges. In medical malpractice cases, it is the time after being harmed or the realization of harm that the victim has to file a civil suit. For medical malpractice, that time is two years from the point when a patient becomes aware of a problem. For minors, the limitation is extended to two years after they are considered mature in the eyes of the law, 18 years old.\nmedliabilitypa.org/docs/index.php\n\nThe time period to file a law suit to enforce a claim or it is barred by law.\nmarcelpolderman.com/reterms.htm\n\nA law that requires that an aggrieved party file a legal action in a quasi-judicial or judicial forum within a specified period or lose the right to file that action. Regarding many land use determinations, the period begins from the date the determination is filed with the municipal clerk.\nwww.nymir.org/zoning/Glossary.html\n\nThe time within which a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.\ncourts.delaware.gov/How%20To/court%20proceedings/\n\nA law setting a certain time period, after which rights cannot be enforced by legal action.\nwww.edcostello.com/article.cfm\n\nThe maximum period of time a person can legally wait to file a lawsuit. The length of the statute of limitations depends on what kind of case it is, and what state the individual is in.\nwww.attorneykennugent.com/library/s.html\n\nProvinces have Limitation Acts which provide a limit on the time by which an action must be started. For example, if an unsecured debt is not collected or payments are not made on the unsecured debt then after a certain time no legal action can be taken to collect the debt. In Ontario, the changes to the Limitations Act which come into force on January 1, 2004 will set two years as the term (Section 4).\nwww.canadianlawsite.com/Dictionary_S.htm\n\nIn California, the "statute of limitations" for filing a complaint of discrimination with the EEOC under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act, and 365 days with the DFEH under the California FEHA. ...\noaac.co.la.ca.us/InvestiGloss.shtml\n\nUnder the PHRAct, an employer must have four or more employees, and a complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged act of harm. Under the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act, a complaint must be filed within six months of the alleged act of harm.\nsites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PHRC/complaint/Definitions/s.html\n\nLaws enacted by every state which govern the time frame when a lawsuit must be filed, and beyond which the claim can no longer be made. Statutes of limitation differ from state to state and according to the nature of the claim. In Washington, the limitation. period applicable to most claims for personal injuries and damages caused by negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, is three years.\nwww.adlergiersch.com/l
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It depends on a number of different factors.  The discovery phase of a civil case can take years to complete sometimes, especially if the opposing attorney is not very cooperative.  If the complaint was filed in August and there is no chance of a settlement, you be looking at 2,3, maybe 4 years before it goes to trial.
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If you are interested in filing a medical malpractice suit, you should be aware of several things when contacting an attorney.\n\nFirst, in these types of cases the attorneys generally work for contingency fees, which means that if they think you have a good chance of winning, they will take your case, and if they don't or if they think you will not collect much, they will not take your case.  A contingency fee is a percentage of the judgement- so if you win, the lawyer will get, say 33% of what you won as her fee, plus their expenses.  The flip side of a contingency fee is that if you don't win, the lawyer does not get paid.\n\nSecond, since it has been two years since the incident, you may be out of time to file any kind of suit.  Depending on the state, the time limit (called a statute of limitations) can be different.  It might be one year, two years, four years: it just depends on your claim and the state.  A lawyer will be able to find out for you.\n\nThird, hospitals are very accident-conscious and they keep lots of records.  At the time it happened, did you sign any release forms?  You may have already signed away your right to sue them for this; hopefully you kept a copy of any paperwork they gave you.