Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Statute of limitations

What is the statute of limitations regarding a civil suite by a victim against the convicted rapist?


Asked on 7/21/99, 7:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Statute of limitations

Since a rape is in essence an assault, you must file suit within 1 year of the date of occurrence.

Does the defendant have sufficient assets to pay any judgment for damages you might receive? I strongly recomment you retain an attorney to represent you if you're serious about this.

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Answered on 7/22/99, 2:47 pm


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