Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Limitation of Actions — Computation from Date Cause of Action Accrued

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Limitation period runs from the date the cause of action accrued. The action is statute-barred if filed after the prescribed period. The principle applies to limitation of actions. The rule requires calculation from accrual date to filing date. Filing within the period preserves the claim.…

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