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.
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