There are two types of property damage:
Section 338 of the California Code of Civil Procedure establishes a three-year limit for:
This three-year limit applies whether your claim is part of a broader legal action or a standalone lawsuit.
If you file your California property damage lawsuit after the three-year deadline has expired, the defendant will almost always file a motion requesting the court to dismiss the case, unless an exception applies.
A number of circumstances in a California property damage lawsuit — and most other types of civil actions, for that matter — could cause the statute of limitations to pause (“toll” in legalese) or prolong the time for filing the claim. These are some of them:
There may be more exceptions to the California statute of limitations time restriction that are too numerous (and complex) to detail here. If your property damage lawsuit’s three-year deadline has passed and you believe one of these exceptions applies to your case, speak with an experienced attorney to learn about your alternatives and defend your rights. Call KAASS Law firm now at 310-943-1171 today.
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