Legal Procedures

Tolling

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The legal pausing or suspension of the statute of limitations period.

In Personal Injury Cases

The statute of limitations may be tolled (paused) in certain situations, such as when the plaintiff is a minor, mentally incapacitated, or the defendant is out of state.

Related Legal Terms

Statute of Limitations

A law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.

Discovery Rule

A rule that delays the start of the statute of limitations until the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered their injury.

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