Statute of Repose
/ˈstætʃuːt əv rɪˈpoʊz/
Definitions
- (n.) A statutory provision that limits the time within which an action may be brought, starting from the occurrence of a specified event regardless of when harm or injury is discovered.
The plaintiff's claim was barred by the statute of repose because it was filed after the prescribed period following the sale of the product.
Forms
- statute of repose
- statutes of repose
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Commentary
Unlike statutes of limitations, statutes of repose run from a fixed event and are not subject to discovery rules, which can abruptly bar claims even before injury is apparent.
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