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NeCede's

Maxim 8.5.15

Every plaint and every action for injuries is limited within certain times.

Omnis querela et omnis actio injuriarum limitata est infra certa tempora.

Source: Co. Litt. 114; Jackson; Weisman, 75l Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

All legal actions are subject to limitation periods — the law requires claims to be brought within a reasonable time to prevent stale demands and preserve certainty.

Where this applies

  • I can't wait forever to file my lawsuit — there are deadlines.
  • All legal claims must be brought within a specific time period.

Topics

Time & Limitations

Legal domains

criminalprocedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.5.15 — Every plaint and every action for injuries is limited within certain times. — Co. Litt. 114; Jackson; Weisman, 75l (Omnis querela et omnis actio injuriarum limitata est infra certa tempora.)

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