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Sued in Texas

by David Bauer
(Lastrup, MN. morrison co.)

Hello,

I had an account for a motor bike in Nov. 1994 in Texas, I moved to Minnesota in 2000 and had to file bankrup in 2004 but I did not know I still owed on this old account in texas and did not list it on the bankrup.

Now today 10/8/2010 I get a call from a lawyer in Texas saying they are trying to collect this from me.

My question is can they still sued me for this after 15+ years? and can they still put it back on my credit report?

Thank you
David Bauer
dave@tccfm.com

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Oct 10, 2010

Sued in Texas
by: Mary

So sorry that that your old debt has resurfaced. Given its age, the Texas statute of limitations on it has expired. Therefore, although the law firm is legally entitled to try to collect on the debt, it cannot sue you for the money.

If the law firm threatens you with a lawsuit or does in fact sue you, the firm has broken the law and you should contact a local consumer law attorney with experience in debt collection cases right away. Find out how to get FREE or low cost legal advice about debt collection from a consumer law attorney here.

Please share what happens with your situation in the comments section for this question. We are very interested in hearing how this turns out for you, and your experience can help others who are struggling with debt collectors.

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