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Submitted 342 days ago...

careynol

careynol

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Does moving out of state constitute a "breach of contract" ?

I signed a contract for a car in Denver, CO in 1999 with payments monthly $200 per month. The car stopped working after one week. In dismay, I returned the car to the parking lot of the car lot, and never made one payment. In January, a collection agency contacted me in regards to the contract with the dealership. I told collection agency 8 years had ellapsed and that I was no longer responsible for the debt. A lawsuit was filed and I filed an Answer. I recently had a trial by phone where the presiding judge agreed that the statute of limitations had ran out. However, the plaintiff's attorney is now saying that because I moved and did not contact the collection agency, I am in breach of contract. I moved after the statute of limitations was up and provided a forwarding address.

 
 
 
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Submitted 170 days ago...

crazydss2

crazydss2

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If the statute had lapsed before you moved, moving would not change that fact. I would expect the judge to throw it out of court.

 

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Submitted 170 days ago...

mahalo

mahalo

Professor (1,186)

I agree. They are trying a scare tactic to get you to pay in a last ditch effort. I agree that if the statute of limitations was up they can't bring legal recourse against you no matter what!

 

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Submitted 170 days ago...

Fakery

Fakery

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I would concur as well

 
 

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