An Attorney Can Be Found to Have Committed Malpractice If

question 12

Multiple Choice

An attorney can be found to have committed malpractice if he or she fails to act in a timely fashion in filing claims or bringing suit before the ___________ expires.

• A) liability limitation
• B) limitations of law
• C) statute of limitations
• D) limitation of actions

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Definitions:

Ratified

Confirmed or made official by formal consent or approval, typically used in the context of constitutional amendments or treaty agreements.

Void Ab Initio

A term referring to an agreement or contract that is considered invalid from the outset, as if it never existed.

Disaffirm

The legal act of renouncing or rejecting a contract or agreement, often used in the context of minors' ability to void contracts.

Legal Guardianship

The legal authority granted to an individual to make decisions for and take care of another person, typically a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs.