Statute of Limitations in Civil Suits

When filing a civil suit, it’s important to remember that there is usually a statute of limitations attached. The statute of limitations is the time period within which legal action must be taken before one party can no longer seek relief or damages from the defendant. Generally, suits involving contractual agreements will have shorter statutes of limitations than cases involving tort law as different jurisdictions set different timeframes for each cause of action. Knowing and adhering to these deadlines is essential in order to properly present a case before a court.