What is the statute of limitations for debt collection in California?
What is the statute of limitations for debt collection in California?
California has a statute of limitations of four years for most types of debt (20 years for state tax debt). The only exception are debts taken on via an oral contract, which are subject to a statute of limitations of two years. Be careful about paying or promising to pay debts that exceed the statute of limitations.
What doesn’t have a statute of limitations?
Although NSW doesn’t have a statute of limitations in the same way that the US does, there are still certain set periods of time after which it is not possible to be charged with a criminal offence. Sexual assault and most other serious offences no longer have a statute of limitations in NSW.
Can you sue for emotional distress in California?
You can sue for the intentional infliction of emotional distress in California without having to show physical injury. You do have to show that the defendant has intentionally – or with reckless disregard – inflicted emotional distress on you through some outrageous act.
What is fair compensation for pain and suffering?
That said, from my personal experience, the typical payout for pain and suffering in most claims is under $15,000. This is because most claims involve small injuries. The severity of the injury is a huge factor that affects the value of pain and suffering damages.
