n. a law which sets the maximum period which one can wait before ...

The time within which a lawsuit must be filed or a criminal prosecution begun. The deadline can vary, depending on the type of civil case or the crime charged.

A law prescribing the period within which certain types of causes of action must be brought. This period usually begins to run when the injury or damage occurs. Each state has enacted statutes that [..]

a statute that declares that no actions of a specified kind be commenced after a specified period of time after the cause of action arose

The time limit set by law within which a person must bring legal action on a claim.

The legally prescribed time limit in which a lawsuit must be filed. Statutes of limitation differ depending on the type of legal claim and on state law. For example, many states require that a persona [..]

Definition A state law limiting the amount of time within which legal action may be taken.

State law that sets a time limit within which legal action must be taken.

1 a : a statute establishing a period of time from the accrual of a cause of action (as upon the occurrence or discovery of an injury) within which a right of action must be exercised compare laches, [..]

This sets out the period within which actions may be brought upon claims or within which rights may be enforced. As it pertains to tax returns, the statute of limitations is generally three years from [..]

A statute of limitations is a law which sets the maximum period which one can wait before filing a lawsuit, depending on the type of case or claim. The periods vary by state and by type of claim. Fede [..]

Timeframe within which a lawsuit must be brought or an individual charged with a crime. Differs for different types of cases/crimes or in different states.

The time within which a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and stat [..]

A statute that imposes time limits upon the right to sue in certain cases.

n. ley de prescripción

A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

A law that sets out the maximum period of time that a person, corporation or government body may wait before filing a lawsuit or prosecuting an offence. This period of time may vary depending on the type of claim or offence.

The statute of limitations is the time limit for filing a legal claim. The limit on filing Jones Act and general maritime claims is three years from the date of the incident or injury. There a [..]

A law that prohibits claims filed after a certain period of time. A statute of limitations creates a period of time after an injury or accident in which a victim may file a claim. After the statute of [..]

A federal or state law that restricts the time within which a lawsuit may be brought. If a lawsuit is not brought within the statute of limitations, your case will be dismissed as being untimely.

Period of time within which claims against third parties for damage or injury have to be made

A statute of limitation is the legal time limit for filing certain kinds of legal actions, including Jones Act and General Maritime Law claims.

A law that specifies a time limit for which a person can bring a legal action for a claim.

Prescribes the periods within which actions may be brought or within which certain rights may be enforced.

A law that specifies a time limit for which a person can bring a legal action for a claim.

The time within which a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and stat [..]

The time within which a lawsuit must be filed or a criminal prosecution begun. The deadline can vary, depending on the type of civil case or the crime charged.

A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations.

Periods of time, set by law, after which civil actions cannot be brought.

A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

A law that sets the deadline for parties to file suit to enforce their rights. For example, if a state has a 4-year statute of limitations for breach of a written contract, and "John" breach [..]

a legally established time limit (based on the date of the claim for civil cases

The time limit assigned in which crimes must be charged, or lawsuits must be filed in order for them to be valid claims.

The time within which a criminal prosecution must begin. The deadline can vary, depending on the crime. There is no limitation on some crimes, such as murder.

A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.

Refers to the period of time within which a party must begin a legal action.

Law that sets forth the maximum time after an event that legal proceedings based on that event may be initiated. (1.4, 2.3, 3.4)

The time within which a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must being charges (in criminal cases.) There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.

The time limit during which a person may be charged with a crime. There are no time limitations on crimes that carry the death penalty.

Law establishing time within which a legal action must be initiated. Time varies for different crimes or wrongs and whether potential liability is civil or criminal.

In the context of rape cases, the statute of limitations is a legal limit on the amount of time after a crime that law enforcement can charge the suspect.

An assigned time period in which one course is still acceptable towards program requirements.

The cutoff point on the length of time a person has to take a particular legal action. State and tribal laws vary on the statute of limitations for collecting child support arrears.

the maximum period of time following an event when one can bring a law suit. Once this period of time lapses, the law suit can no longer be brought.

n. a law which sets the maximum period which one can wait before filing a lawsuit, depending on the type of case or claim. The periods vary by state. Federal statutes set the limitations for suits fil [..]

Statutes of limitations are laws passed by legislative bodies in common law systems to set the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.When the period of time speci [..]