What is the statute of limitations for an action against the State of California?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Todd v. County of Los Angeles, 141 Cal.Rptr. 622, 74 Cal.App.3d 661 (Cal. App. 1977):

"The prescribed statutes of limitations for commencement of actions against the state (and its political subdivisions) 'are mandatory and must be strictly complied with. . . .' " (Smith v. City and County of San Francisco (1977) 68 Cal.App.3d 227, 230, 137 Cal.Rptr. 146, 148; see also Chase v. State of California (1977) 67 Cal.App.3d 808, 812, 136 Cal.Rptr. 833.)

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