Augusta, MI asked in Bankruptcy for Michigan

Q: Is there a limit on how long a collection agency can garnish my wages for a credit card debt?

A judgment was issued and garnishment started 9/06 and ended on 11/12. Received a settlement letter on 2/21/14. Has this debt reached its statute of limitations or can they sue and start a new garnishment. Purchase price of the debt was $10,238 (not what they paid) and they have recovered $6,609.87 through garnishment. I don't want to start a dialog with them if it will start the clock again. Thank you for your assistance.

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Robert Keyes
Robert Keyes
Answered
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • Licensed in Michigan

A: No. But the garnishment must be renewed by the creditor every 90 days.

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