Acknowledgment of Debt
Act of recognizing the existence of a debt, which resets the statute of limitations. Partial payment or requests for extension also constitute acknowledgment.
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民法152条1項
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Q. What does Acknowledgment of Debt mean?
Act of recognizing the existence of a debt, which resets the statute of limitations. Partial payment or requests for extension also constitute acknowledgment.
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