Definition:
The statute of limitations on debt in Illinois limits the time you can be sued for a debt.
Oral Contract: 5 years
Written Contract: 10 years
Promissory Note: 10 years
Open-Ended Accounts: 5 years
Illinois Statute of Limitations on Debt
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