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Old 04-18-2006, 12:52 PM
AndyK AndyK is offline
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Originally Posted by MADDOG
I've been attempting to find out if my Florida State's statute of limitation (4 years) on unsecured debt runs out on a case which is still in progress, open, and undecided. If the case is still open and unresolved at the end of the 4 years, can it be dismissed due to the running of the statute of limitations, or does it stay open because it was filed before the SoL ran out?

Have I somehow overlooked or misunderstood the pertinent info when I've pored through the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure?

In general, the SOL determines the last date to commence action.

If the case was opened (in the eyes of the court) before the SOL ran out, it is valid.
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