David Furtado, Merlin Law Group – October 9, 2013 My first blog as a member of Merlin Law Group is regarding the statute of limitations for certain actions in Colorado. I chose this topic since it is the first thing I analyze and advise a prospective client when I am contacted regarding a possible first… Continue reading Statute of Limitations in Colorado
Tag: Statute of Limitations
The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
Nyanza Moore – September 24, 2013 There are few things more worrisome then running out of time to sue. So, I’ve come up with a short form for determining if you still have time or if the clock has already run out on your rights. There are a few rules to think about when filing… Continue reading The Nuts and Bolts of the Texas Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
The Delayed Discovery Rule in California and the Statute of Limitations
Kenneth Kan – August 14, 2013 Most if not all homeowner policies contain a provision entitled “Suit Against Us” which sets forth the time limitation to file a lawsuit against the insurer under the policy. In California, insurance companies can contractually require that the lawsuit be commenced within one year after the date or “inception… Continue reading The Delayed Discovery Rule in California and the Statute of Limitations
Builders in California May Further Limit the Statute of Limitations
Darren Johnson – July 19, 2013 The California Court of Appeal has upheld a provision in a construction contract by which the builder effectively shaved six years off the limitations period in which the owner could bring a construction defect lawsuit. In Brisbane Lodging L.P. v. Webcor Builders, Inc., 2013 DJDAR 7127 (June 3, 2013),… Continue reading Builders in California May Further Limit the Statute of Limitations
Statutory Limitation Periods can be Reduced Contractually under Nevada Law
Tamara Boeck – April 15, 2013 The Nevada Supreme Court has answered a question that developers and contractors have been asking for years: can the statutory limitation period for a construction defect action be shortened? The court answered in the affirmative but held that there must be no statute to the contrary and that the… Continue reading Statutory Limitation Periods can be Reduced Contractually under Nevada Law