Statute of limitations

A statute of limitations is a statute in a common law legal system setting forth the maximum period of time, after certain events, that legal proceedings based on those events may begin. In civil law systems, these provisions are usually part of the civil code or criminal code and are often known collectively as periods of prescription or prescriptive periods.

Related Topics:
Statute - Common law - Legal system - Civil law - Civil code - Criminal code - Prescription

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