Bank Entitled to Pursue Claim for Longer Statute of Limitations on Loan
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/04/21
Under Alabama law, the statute of limitations for an “open account” is shorter (3 years) than for an “account stated” or breach of contract claim (6 years). In Cadence Bank, N.A. v. Robertson, No. 1190997, 2021 WL 1230165 (Ala. Apr. 2, 2021), the Alabama Supreme Court reversed a trial court for granting summary judgment in a collection action by a bank against a homeowner because the longer statute of limitations may apply even if the written loan agreement may no longer be in effect....
By: Balch & Bingham LLP