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Credit Card Open Account Debt Statute Of Limitations in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Under the U.S. Virgin Islands’ governing authority, 5 V.I.C. § 31(5)(A) establishes a two-year statute of limitations for credit card open account debt. This period begins when the cause of action accrues, typically upon the debtor’s last payment or charge, as interpreted by the local courts. The official source, available through the District Court of the Virgin Islands, provides the precise statutory language and any applicable exceptions or factors that may affect the timeline. The worked example below demonstrates how this two-year limitation applies to a typical open account scenario. To estimate how the rule applies to a specific set of facts, the DocketMath calculator uses the verified statute and judicial guidance from the official source.

Governing authority

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the statute of limitations rule is set by 5 V.I.C. § 31(5)(A). The verified packet cites 5 V.I.C. § 31(5)(A) (https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/opinions/CostULess%20-%20199.pdf).

Deadline example

For a the U.S. Virgin Islands credit card open account debt limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 5 V.I.C. § 31(5)(A) (https://www.vid.uscourts.gov/sites/vid/files/opinions/CostULess%20-%20199.pdf).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the credit card open account debt statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.