Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

Statute of Limitations: Evidence found after run

I would like to enter a small claims court complaint against an individual who caused about $2,200 damages to my house in April, 1995, by shooting it with a rifle. At that time, the police did not arrest him because they felt that they did not have sufficient evidence. However, in April of the year, he admitted to the shooting to a group of people, some of whom have given me signed, notarized affidavits and will testify. Does the fact that this evidence did not exist until 1999 affect the "run" of the statute of limitations, which normally would expire after three years? Thanks.


Asked on 5/20/99, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Austin Burke & Eisner, P.A.

Re: Statute of Limitations:

Under most state rules, probably not. I do not know what the law is in MD, but in general if you know of a "tort" and you know who did it then the time to file is running.

Contact a lawyer and ask. Many will probably be able to answer that question on the phone.

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Answered on 6/01/99, 4:44 pm


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