Asset Acquisition Group LLC v. DeJesus

KNISELY, J.,

Before the court are plaintiff’s and defendants’ cross motions for summary *217judgment. At issue is whether defendants’ partial payments constitute constructive acknowledgment of a debt from 2000 under the acknowledgment doctrine thereby tolling the statute of limitations as to joint debtors.

BACKGROUND

On May 26, 2000, defendants entered into a motor vehicle sales contract with Faulkner Chevrolet for a 1996 Chevrolet Camaro in the amount of $21,969, including financing. Defendants subsequently defaulted on their finance payments. Charter One Auto Finance, named in the contract,…