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If someone does not start a lawsuit within the applicable limitation period, then the other party may have a “limitation defence” against their claim. In other words, if someone starts a lawsuit against someone else after a limitation period or date has passed, the other person can ask a court to dismiss (throw out) the lawsuit for this reason. | If someone does not start a lawsuit within the applicable limitation period, then the other party may have a “limitation defence” against their claim. In other words, if someone starts a lawsuit against someone else after a limitation period or date has passed, the other person can ask a court to dismiss (throw out) the lawsuit for this reason. | ||
