Monday, June 11, 2007

Statute of Limitations Law for debt collections in Maryland

In Maryland, the statute of limitations on debt collection runs for THREE years from the date the debt accrues, unless:
  • FOUR YEARS: Under the UCC, Breach of Contract under any sale of goods and services: FOUR years after the cause of action, even if the aggrieved party is unaqare of the breach.
  • TWELEVE YEARS: Promissory notes or instruments under seal, bonds, judgments, recongizance, contracts under seal, or other specialties.
  • TWELVE YEARS: Financinfg statement, unless a continuation payment is filed by a secured party SIX MONTHS prior to end of TWELVE YEAR period. Maryland Commercial Law articel Sec. 2-725; Courts and Judicial Proceedings article Sec. 5-101-02; 9-403.
This is not meant to be legal advice.
If you need legal advice, hire a lawyer.


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