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limitations period

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A quick definition of limitations period:

Limitations period refers to the amount of time a person has to bring a legal claim or lawsuit. It is also known as a statute of limitations. This means that if someone waits too long to bring a claim, they may lose their right to do so. The limitations period varies depending on the type of claim and the state or country where the claim is being brought. It is important to be aware of the limitations period for your specific situation to ensure that you do not miss the deadline to bring your claim.

A more thorough explanation:

A limitations period is a specific time frame in which a legal action must be taken. It is also known as a statute of limitations. Once the limitations period has expired, the legal action cannot be pursued.

For example, if someone is injured in a car accident, they may have a limitations period of two years to file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the accident. If they do not file the lawsuit within that time frame, they will not be able to pursue legal action.

Another example is in the case of debt collection. There is a limitations period for how long a creditor can attempt to collect a debt. Once that time frame has passed, the creditor cannot legally pursue collection.

These examples illustrate how a limitations period can impact legal actions and the importance of being aware of the time frame in which legal action must be taken.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:50
Anyway joke's on them, they're in Evanston not Chicago
20:07
actually northwestern law is in downtown chicago
20:07
it’s actually more chicago than UChi lol
20:25
Northwestern has a goated location, right by navy pier . But Northwestern's main campus is beatiful and in Evanston (goated location but different reasons)
esoterica
21:30
I like northwestern law location a lot but I did a self guided tour there and this 3L I met told me that if I want to do public interest I shouldn't go there bc career services provides no support
MrThickRopes
0:37
I fukcking
MrThickRopes
0:37
really loved this girk
MrThickRopes
0:37
girl
MrThickRopes
0:38
but legislation preventented me from saying so
MrThickRopes
0:38
he is perfect. she would be perfect before m after, or diuring if he was in charge
1:10
is he perfect?
@MrThickRopes: Careful Mr. ThickRopes. I once wrote a love letter to a girl and it was used against me in court. Best not to tell women how you really feel about them. Might get accused of Rape. Oh my God I am so Horny. Haven't fucked in 6 years now. Man oh man!
^^^^^^^^^ Imagine that shit gets presented in court and your boomer judge who doesn't understand A.I. does not surpress it. Good god!
I thought about this more. You know, if you were still in high school. The time it is easiest to start a relationship, I would say yes. Tell her how you feel. Any woman post undergrad though, nah don't risk it. Wait to see how she turns out as a person at 25 at the very minimum. You probably dodged a bullet.
love amirite
alexa play marvin gaye
globalcitizen
9:58
These are the kinda freaks collecting 100% disability , we work hard everyday to subsidize these buffoons
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I am too that’s why I’m a Tulane crashout rn
18:54
yall we didn’t have to report if we were the complaining party in a criminal case right for character and fitness
18:55
omg i’m scared
18:56
like if i sued my ex for whoopin my azz
19:37
Red flag
19:38
suing someone for being a little freaky 🤪 💀
19:39
LMAO CRAZY
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@esoterica: thanks 🙏 it was a bad joke
how can I look up data on are applicants on here?
It depends how they phrased the question. Some questions just ask if you've ever been charged
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