Statute Of Limitations Clarification

Summary

The statute of limitations for breach of contract in Michigan is 6 years for written contracts and 3 years for oral contracts. For a lease agreement from 2017, you are within the 6-year limitation period. To respond to a summons in Michigan, draft a formal response (Answer), file it with the court, and serve a copy to the plaintiff or their attorney within 21 days. Consult an attorney for detailed guidance.

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I need to know if the summons I received is past the statute of limitations
Hello ****, the statute of limitations varies depending on the type of case and jurisdiction. Do you mind sharing what type of case this is and where you reside?
Breach of contract in Michigan
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for breach of contract is:
- 6 years for written contracts.
- 3 years for oral contracts.
Please verify the type of contract and the date of the alleged breach to determine if it's within the limitation period.
It was a contract for lease of an apartment in *
Based on the information you've provided:
- Your case is related to a written contract (lease agreement).
- The alleged breach happened in *.
Considering Michigan's *-year statute of limitations for written contracts, you're within the limitation period if the breach occurred anytime within *.
How would I reply to the summons?
In Michigan, if you've been served a summons, you typically have 21 days to respond. Here's how you might do so:
- Draft a formal response, called an "Answer," to each claim in the complaint.
- File the Answer with the court.
- Serve a copy to the plaintiff or their attorney.
Consider consulting an attorney for specifics.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you need further legal information or have more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.