Anonymous Posted June 29, 2003 Report Share Posted June 29, 2003 I had a credit card for which I last made a payment in May 2000. The statute of limitations in NC is 3 years, so I'm hoping I now have an absolute defense, should any lawsuit be filed against me. The page on creditinfocenter.com states "For about half the population, the statute of limitations started ticking the day they made the last payment for their account."1. I made a partial payment promise over the phone to a CA (I never sent any payments). Did this re-start the SoL for the debt?2. Does acknowledging that I owe the debt in writing (in a cease & desist letter) extend the SoL?If you don't have an answer, are there any online resources where I could find the answer to these two questions? I don't want to visit an attorney. I can't really afford one.Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted July 2, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2003 Well, I believe I've found the answers on my own by doing some digging.FYI, NC law requires that an acknowledgment or promise to pay has to be in writing, and "manifest a definite and unqualified intention to pay the debt." See:http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/coa/search/1997/Coe_v._Highland_School_Assoc._LTD._Part.,_96-292,_01-07-1997.htmSo as far as my second question is concerned, I never offered or promised payment in my cease & desist letters, so I should be OK.It seems odd that multiple collection agencies can attempt collection on a debt and even sue you for money they never lent you. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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