This study investigates the concept of suspension of statutory time limits for civil claims, where suspension is defined as a legitimate excuse that pauses the prescription period due to physical, moral, or legal impediments preventing a claimant from enforcing their rights. The research examines how...
Maryland is now the 10th state to eliminate the civil statute of limitations for all claims of child sexual abuse, allowing survivors to sue for damages at any time. This year,37 other stateshave introduced bills that would reexamine or extend their civil statutes of limitations. Claudia McL...
This study deals with interruption of statutory time limits for civil claims. It is based on the assumption that the reason for granting an interruption of the statutory time limit is the manifestation of an intention to claim one's right, instead of keeping silent about it. The analytical-com...
Civil False Claims Act: Ninth Circuit Rules that Three-Year Statute of Limitations Provision Applies to RelatorJohn T. Boese
of the constitutions of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It is an important Act in the constitutional law of theUKbut also in many other states' constitutions. Britain's empire changed its nature in the latter part of the 19th century into the first half of the 20th century. Granting of...
•Claims regarding endorsable or bearer documents: the limitation period starts running from the day of expiration of the obligation. Australia (individual states may vary) Contract: six years. Accrual of cause of action (breach of contract). ...
Recent Cases Provide Important Guidance on the Civil False Claims Act Statute of LimitationsJohn T. Boese
Unanimous Supreme Court Rejects Wartime Tolling of Statute of Limitations for Civil False Claims but Opens Door to Successive Qui TamsKatherine J. Seikaly
Ruling ends most priest-abuse legal claims Top court says statute of limitations bars most civil lawsuits. Accusers say actions of church officials shameful.Tom Beyerlein Staff Writer
Vindication for Victims: A Proposal to Eliminate the Civil Statute of Limitations for Minor Sexual Abuse Claims in IowaRose, Samantha S.Iowa Law Review