Statue limation laws?
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I assume you are meaning Statute of Limitations, but don't know which you are referring to, so here is a generalization of what they are.
A statute of limitations is a statute in a common law legal system that sets forth the maximum period of time, after certain events, that legal proceedings based on those events may be initiated.
Statute of Limitations Basics
Statutes of limitations are laws that set the deadline or maximum period of time within which a lawsuit or claim may be filed. The deadlines vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the type of case or claim. The periods of time also vary from state to state and vary depending on whether
they are filed in federal or state court. If a lawsuit or claim is not filed before the statutory deadline, the right to sue or file a lawsuit or claim is barred. Under certain circumstances, a statute of limitations will be extended beyond its deadline.
There are several rationales for having statutes of limitations:
Fairness. Over time, memories fade, evidence is lost or disappears, and people want to get on with their lives without legal interference from the past.
The diminishing value of evidence. After an event takes place, over time, memories fade and important evidence may be lost or disappear. The best time to bring a lawsuit is as close to the event as possible so as to have the best evidence available to prove a lawsuit or claim (and to defend a lawsuit or claim);
Diligence on the part of the injured party (person, entity, or law enforcement agency) in bringing the lawsuit. The injured party should be required to pursue an action diligently with speed and efficiency, both because of the diminishing value of evidence and because of the importance of closure for all parties.
Categories of Statutes of Limitations Statutes of limitations are typically divided into civil and criminal claims and depend on state or federal law:
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