Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

statue of limitations

how long does a hospital have to collect a debt? what is the statue of limitations in Florida?


Asked on 4/17/01, 4:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Barry Ansbacher Ansbacher Law Firm

Re: statue of limitations

95.11 Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.

(2) WITHIN FIVE YEARS.--

(a) An action on a judgment or decree of any court, not of record, of this state or any court of the United States, any other state or territory in the United States, or a foreign country.

(b) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument.

(3) WITHIN FOUR YEARS.--

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(k) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability not founded on a written instrument, including an action for the sale and delivery of goods, wares, and merchandise, and on store accounts.

(p) Any action not specifically provided for in these statutes.

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Answered on 6/11/01, 2:35 pm
Patrick Russell Russell Law Offices

Re: statue of limitations

The statute of limitations for a breach of contract in Florida is within five (5) years of the date of the last breach.

Feel free to contact me if you should have any further questions.

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Answered on 6/11/01, 3:09 pm


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