Limitation periods are a public interest consideration in the legal system which seeks to weigh a person’s right to sue with a person’s right not to have potential legal claims held over them indefinitely. The duration of a limitation period is a balancing choice for legislators that varies across jurisdictions. Various forms of limitation periods have been established to cover timeframes from when a plaintiff experiences a loss or from a specified date when certain acts or omissions underlying a claim took place. These various forms of limitation periods are further attempts to balance the perceived unfairness between plaintiffs and defendants.
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Limitation Periods for Product Liability Claims – Statute of Limitations vs. Statute of Repose
September 23, 2025