Code of Civil Procedure section 312

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.

Source: Section 312, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=312. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_312

Original Source: Section 312, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=312. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).