A legal timeframe, statutes of limitations require lawsuits to be filed within a set period after an event. This rule prevents indefinite legal threats, preserves evidence reliability, and ensures fairness. Both defendants benefit from protection against stale claims, while plaintiffs gain clarity on deadlines for seeking justice.
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