Statute of repose
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004683
A law that sets an absolute deadline for bringing a lawsuit, regardless of when the injury or damage was discovered. Unlike a statute of limitations, it begins to run from a specific event, such as the completion of a product or construction project. This provides a definitive end to potential liability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004683 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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