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2011 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307 - 1062.20]
CHAPTER 1. The Time of Commencing Actions in General
Section 312


CA Civ Pro Code § 312 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

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.

(Amended by Stats. 1897, Ch. 21.)

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