Definition:
The statute of limitations on debt in California puts a time limit on the amount of time you can be sued for a debt.
Oral Contract: 2 years
Written Contract: 4 years
Promissory Note: 4 years
Open-Ended Accounts: 4 years
California Statute of Limitations on Debt
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