What to do about an out-of-state judgement and the statute of limitations?
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What to do about an out-of-state judgement and the statute of limitations?
I found on the CT judicial website a collections case against me, that I was supposedly served at an old address in 06/09. The debt is for an old credit card that I stopped paying in 10/06 due to job loss. I moved to FL in 12/06 where I currently live. How do I get this action dismissed? If I live in FL and the S of L is 4 years, does this mean they can still sue me?
Asked on November 16, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Except that they served you on 6/09 and the statute of limitations in Connecticut - where the debt was incurred - is years. So it was an old address. How did they get it? Was it your address on your driver's license? Was it your voting address? Did you change it when you moved? having the action "dismissed" depends on the answers to these questions and more. But you need to start by filing an answer and putting in an affirmative defense of lack or personal jurisdiction. Seek help here, especially if you are trying to fight it from another state. It will be difficult. And consider settling the matter as well. Good luck.
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