Statute Of Limitations

[HOWARD]

Where can i research the Statute of Limitations,and what exactly does it cover? What is the Statute of Limitations in Boston,Massachusetts,and what exactly does it cover,and how does it work? I would really appreciate any help!Thank you!

 

[jmacgregor]

Simply put, a statute of limitations is a statute prescribing the time period during which legal action can be taken. This time period may vary from case to case, state to state, country to country, etc.

 

[HOWARD]

Thank you for the reply.Where do i go to study and research the various states Statute of Limitations?

 

[Michael Wechsler]

Each state has it's own state code. Usually you need two things:

1) The type of controversy (e.g. is it contractual, personal injury, malpractice, etc.)

2) The state in which it occurred.

In New York State, this is contained within the CPLR - the Civil Practice Law and Rules.