Limitations Act
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute prescribing the time limits within which legal proceedings may be initiated, after which claims are barred regardless of their merits.
The plaintiff's claim was dismissed due to expiration of the limitations act period.
Forms
- limitations act
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Commentary
Commonly used in civil law to define filing deadlines; variations exist by jurisdiction and cause of action.
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