I need to file a small claims case against someone who negligently damaged some personal property of mine a couple years ago. I'm aware that the statute of limitations for this in California is three years. But it's unclear to me if the case merely needs to be *filed* before the three-year mark...
The California Statute of Limitations for civil actions sets a time limit after an injury or civil wrong occurs, during which an injured party can file a lawsuit. After that period of time expires, the injured party is no longer permitted to file a claim in a California state court to litigate...