Specifically, Rule 8.1 requires a plaintiff to file with the complaint detailed affidavits identifying the debt, documenting the debt, and verifying the defendant's address; the rule also requires the plaintiff to file a certification concerning the statute of limitation applicable to the claim.
In Massachusetts, children are usually not responsible for a parent's debt. Unfortunately, pushy debt collectors may try to make you feel otherwise. While the debts of a deceased love one don't disappear, they do become the responsibility of their estate.
The Attorney General's debt collection regulations prohibit: Calling you at home more than twice for each debt in any seven-day period, or more than twice for each debt in any 30-day period at some place other than your home, such as your place of work. Calling you at work if you have requested that they not call.
Specifically, the rule states that a debt collector cannot: Make more than seven calls within a seven-day period to a consumer regarding a specific debt. Call a consumer within seven days after having a telephone conversation about that debt.
A lawyer shall not be subject to discipline if the lawyer's conduct conforms to the rules of a jurisdiction in which the lawyer reasonably believes the predominant effect of the lawyer's conduct will occur.
"Taking" a deposition is optional - that's the process by which you compel the other party, or third parties, to appear and give testimony under oath. However, GIVING a deposition is NOT optional if the other party requests it of you.
Debt Collection Statute of Limitations by State StateWritten ContractOral Contract California 4 years 2 years Colorado 3 (6 most debts; rent) (2 tortious breach) 3 years (6 short-term debt/rent ) (2 tortious breach) Connecticut 6 years 3 years Delaware 3 years 3 years47 more rows •
In most states, the statute of limitations for collecting on credit card debt is between three and 10 years, but a few states allow for longer periods, extending up to 15 years.