A Law That Sets Forth a Maximum Time Period from the Happening

question 370

Multiple Choice

A law that sets forth a maximum time period from the happening of an event for a legal action to be properly filed in court is known as:

• A) The statute of frauds
• B) The statute of limitations
• C) The doctrine of estoppel
• D) Stare decisis
• E) None of the above

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