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Statute of Limitations Question

Date: Mon, 09/14/2009 - 10:58

Submitted by anonymous
on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 10:58

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Hey all. I have an important SOL question. I've started several other threads, so if you want all the case info, you can find it here on the board. My question is to WHEN the SOL clock actually starts to toll. I live in Virginia, so the SOL for CC's is 3 years. I made my last payment on May 4, 2006. The JDB filed suit on May 19, 2009. By this, my understanding is that they did not file in time. However, they have submitted into evidence several statements, that show the OC billing me for Late Fee's, and Overlimit Fee's each month until January 2007. So my question is: Does the SOL clock start ticking on May 9th 2006, or does when the OC charged off my account in 2007? I really need to know because the date goes to trial on Thursday. I'm trying to decide if I should settle with them outside court. I'm in the process of looking for a place to live, and I cannot afford to have a judgement against me before that happens (I won't be able to get approved anywhere with a judgement). Your advice is appreciated!


I have asked this in the big LVNV thread, but this might be a better place to ask

LVNV just served me with a citation today. Sept 17, 2009. OK, here's the deal. I know we're past SOL *now*.

Last payment to Sears was May 15, 2005. Texas has 4 year SOL. But the LVNV paperwork was filed June 19, 2009. Our first missed payment was June 23ish, 2005.

Did the SOL start on May 16 2005? Or did it start after we missed the June 23, 2005 payment?

What do I do?

(I'm in Texas, haven't rest the SOL by talking to anyone or promising or paying anything)

ps My credit report says that last payment was July 2005 but I actually still have all my statements...


lrhall41

Submitted by Ginger Texas on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 20:55

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Originally Posted by Ginger Texas
I have asked this in the big LVNV thread, but this might be a better place to ask
LVNV just served me with a citation today. Sept 17, 2009. OK, here's the deal. I know we're past SOL *now*.
Last payment to Sears was May 15, 2005. Texas has 4 year SOL. But the LVNV paperwork was filed June 19, 2009. Our first missed payment was June 23ish, 2005.
Did the SOL start on May 16 2005? Or did it start after we missed the June 23, 2005 payment?
What do I do?
(I'm in Texas, haven't rest the SOL by talking to anyone or promising or paying anything)
ps My credit report says that last payment was July 2005 but I actually still have all my statements...


I was told by Experian that despite what date a collection agency account shows, the original start date by company reporting it is the one they go by. Texas, 7 yrs. though it screws up credit rating it is suppose to come off by Sears report date.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 06:48

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Originally Posted by Anonymous
I was told by Experian that despite what date a collection agency account shows, the original start date by company reporting it is the one they go by. Texas, 7 yrs. though it screws up credit rating it is suppose to come off by Sears report date.


Your state has nothing to do with Federal Reporting period. SOL in Texas is 4 years from date of last payment. Federal reporting period is 7 years + 180 days from the Date of First Default.


lrhall41

Submitted by NASCAR_Devil on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 18:42

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You really can't go by a credit report because some times it is not updated every month. If you know for sure that the last payment was May 15th then yes the SOL has passed by what, a month from what your saying? I would personally counter sue for taking action that cannot be legally taken.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 06:06

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