HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A FRAUD CASE?
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HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A FRAUD CASE?
MY KID’S MOM USE MY INFORMATION TO BUY A 2002 AUTOMOBILE.
Asked on August 25, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It appears that statute of limitations (or time to file a lawsuit) in South Carolina for a fraud case is three years, so if she made the purchase within the last three years, you should be able to sue her for fraud. If it was longer than that, you *may* be able to extend the time if you can show that she actively concealed the fraud and it was only recently that you were able to discover it. If you believe you were defrauded, you should speak with an attorney right away. The attorney can file the suit for you, if you're within the statute of limitations; or evaluate the circumstances and determine if--if you're already outside the statute--this might be a case where the statute is "tolled," or extended, due to extenuating circumstances, such as those mentioned above. Don't delay, and good luck.
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