What is a statute of limitations?

Answer by  ka (20)

In a common law legal system this is the fixed maximum period of time from which one party is legally allowed to bring legal action against another party for an incident or event. This can be applicable to criminal or civil cases and is applicable from the time of the event to the time legal proceedings are first initiated.

Answer by  John (9008)

A statute of limitations is a law that sets a time limit for something to happen legally. This can include a time limit to sue or to charge someone criminally.

Answer by  SammyScooter (136)

It is an act in a common law legal system that sets the maximum period of time, after certain occurrences, that legal proceedings based on those occurrences can be started.