Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
small claims-time limit on recovering damages
Is there a time limit on trying to recover damages in small claims court from an internet company?
Asked on 7/29/06, 4:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: small claims-time limit on recovering damages
If it's for breach of an oral agreement, two years from the breach in which to file a lawsuit. If a written agreement, four years. The judgment lasts 10 years and can be renewed if done within sufficient time before the 10 years lapses.
Answered on 7/31/06, 10:24 pm