New York | Civil Litigation
Legal Question
statue of limitations for collections
A local business is trying to collect money for goods they claim I purcahsed in 1992. The first collection notice I received was July 1997. I requested copies of original invoices, statement, etc. since I never received any in 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, etc. When I received (finally) copies of invoices, one was in error and I explained this in writing, to the collection attorney. I was being billed in error for something I never purchased. I recently went to a town justice court for a hearing and told the judge I was billed in error. A no-jury trial has been set for March 1988. Meanwhile, I was wondering about the Statue of Limitations, thinking that it is too late for a business to collect money supposedly due from January 1992 in 1997! I have asked this question twice.....one reply was that the Statue is FOUR years so this was be a complete defense for the action commenced against me. Another reply was that the statue is SIX years so I am out of luck. I am hoping the first answer was correct. Please advise me. Thank you very much for your time and help!
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