Recovering a debt by IOU: deadlines & limitation periods
A debt under an IOU/loan can be recovered via claim and court; the due date and evidence matter.
A debt under an IOU/loan can be recovered via claim and court; the due date and evidence matter.
The key deadlines you must not miss and when the clock starts.
3 years from when the debt was due (ГК РФ ст. 196).
Don't wait until the last day: preparing documents takes time, and a missed deadline is often irreversible.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
- ГК РФ ст. 808
- ГК РФ ст. 810
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