Statute of Limitations

The time limit within which a lawsuit must be filed is called the Statute of Limitations.

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Different types of cases have different statutes of limitation. Knowing which statute of limitation applies is critical, since if a lawsuit is not brought within the time limit that applies to the case, the right to sue and recover damages is forever lost.

The statute of limitations is usually relatively short and subject to a number of factors. However, there are also different exceptions that may apply to each type of case, which may extend the statute of limitations. Of course, regardless of the possible availability of an exception, it is always beneficial to bring a lawsuit as soon as it is practical to do so, since the availability and memory of witnesses and related physical evidence is much greater shortly after the incident than after years have passed.

It is critical that you contact the Law Office of Ivan P Cohen immediately after suffering a loss so that the appropriate statute of limitations can be determined. We make sure to explore all aspects of your case as soon as possible to ensure that no claims are lost as a result of untimely action.

Dishonored Check

A person who passes a bad check on insufficient funds shall be liable to the payee for treble the amount of the check up to $1,500.00 in damages.

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A payee of a check may collect up to an additional $1,500.00 in treble damages on a bad check issued by the maker to the payee.

To be able to collect this amount the payee must mail a certified letter of demand to the person who passed the check and the letter must inform 1) of the provisions of the section under which demand is made and 2) the amount of the check.

The debtor has 30 days thereafter to make restitution of the original check and failure to do so will result in liability for treble damages.