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time barred debt

my brother died and i became the executor of his money i got a letter to pay a debt not knowing my brothers finances i paid it but now have found out the debt has not been chased for over 6 years he has no ccj as i have checked could i get the money back thanks andy 

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  • [Deleted User]
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    edited 8 April 2021 at 11:39AM
    No. The payment will have been offset against the debt.

    Although it may have been unenforceable, it was still owed.
  • macman
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    In effect, you have paid it voluntarily, so no comebacks.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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