Code Civ. Proc., § 312 · Chapter 1. The Time of Commencing Actions in General
Code Civ. Proc., § 312
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Civil actions, without exception, can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this title, after the cause of action shall have accrued, unless where, in special cases, a different limitation is prescribed by statute.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1897, Ch. 21.
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