April 25, 2007

Statutes of Limitations in California: An Overview

A statute of limitations is a law which places a time limit on initiating a legal remedy in relation to a misdemeanor or wrongful conduct. It sets forth the time frame or the maximum period in which a certain individual can file for a claim. In every state in the US, there are various statutes that apply for every civil action, and said limitation periods differ from state to state. It is indeed difficult to keep track of all the various states and their exceptions, so it’s always best to speak with a qualified lawyer who serves claimants in your state. Your lawyer will tell you if your claim is still eligible or if your right to sue has expired due to statutory limitations. For the purpose of this article, we will focus about the statutes of limitations in the state of California.
Specific civil actions, one of which is professional malpractice may be complicated, but can be understood in simple terms by looking at the particular type of malpractice. For legal malpractice cases, you can file your claim within one year from the date of discovery and up to 4 years maximum from the date of the wrongful act. For […]

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