What is the statute of limitations for an action?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Jogani v. Hansa Invs., Inc., B292456 (Cal. App. 2020):

" ' "Statute of limitations" is the "collective term . . . commonly applied to a great number of acts," or parts of acts, that "prescribe the periods beyond which" a plaintiff may not bring a cause of action.' (Norgart v. Upjohn Co. (1999) 21 Cal.4th

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