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What are the 2 elements that a defendant must establish in order to assert the defense of Laches?
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1)The plaintiff waited an unreasonably long time in bringing his claim
2) A change in circumstances, resulting in substantial prejudice to the defendant, |
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice?
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2.5 Years
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Adverse Possession?
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10 Years
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Can a court extend the Statute of Limitations
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No, a court cannot extend the Statute of Limitations
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When does the Statute of Limitations for Adverse Possession against a tenant or co-tenant begin to run?
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After 10 years of possession by a tenant or co-tenant, then the clock for adverse possession begins to run, so a tenant/ co-tenant needs to adversely possess for 20 years.
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Can parties contract to extend the Statute of Limitations?
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Yes, but only after the accrual of the cause of action, and not before.
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Conversion?
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3 Years
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Assault?
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1 Year
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Divorce?
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5 Years
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a Dram Shop claim
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3 Years
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