Tolling a Statute of Limitations

Generally speaking, Tolling a Statute of Limitations can be used to pause the time limit in order to extend the period of time a person has to pursue a legal action. This may be necessary in cases where a person has been unable to pursue a legal action within the set time limit due to circumstances beyond their control.

There are a few common situations where Tolling a Statute of Limitations may be applicable. These include the time period being tolled while a person is a minor, if a person is imprisoned or otherwise mentally incompetent, or if a person is unable to discover the cause of action until after the time limit has passed.

In general, Tolling a Statute of Limitations is done to provide people with an opportunity to pursue a legal action when they were unable to do so within the set time limit. It is important to note that not all states allow Tolling a Statute of Limitations and even when it is allowed, the tolling period may vary depending on the state. Therefore, if one wishes to pursue a legal action, it is important to check the laws of the applicable state to determine if Tolling a Statute of Limitations is possible.