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stephy2915
Aug 16, 2009, 10:39 AM
Can I sue someone in small claims after 15 years if I have written documents

N0help4u
Aug 16, 2009, 10:45 AM
Even if you could the Judge would be wanting to know exactly why it took you so long. That alone wouldn't be real in your favor

s_cianci
Aug 16, 2009, 10:50 AM
It's highly doubtful. 15 years is quite a long time, especially for a "small claim." And as N0help pointed out, no judge is likely to take a 15-year-old small claim seriously.

JudyKayTee
Aug 16, 2009, 12:15 PM
What kind of claim? Appears your claim is out of Statute - unless it is a claim on behalf of a minor.

AK lawyer
Aug 17, 2009, 10:35 AM
The statute of limitations (http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_sol.html) is less than 15 years in every state.

JudyKayTee
Aug 17, 2009, 10:54 AM
The statute of limitations (http://www.bcsalliance.com/y_debt_sol.html) is less than 15 years in every state.



15 years from the last activity, the last payment. I see no indication what type of matter this is and it is entirely possible it's a 15 year old contract with no payments in the past 2 or 3 years.

More info needed to give an accurate legal opinion