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What is a "Statute of Limitations"?

A

A law limiting the time to begin a criminal prosecution or civil action.

B

A law requiring translations for foreign-language deeds.

C

A law making Sunday notarizations void.

D

A rule fixing the fee for acknowledgments.

Correct Answer

A. A law limiting the time to begin a criminal prosecution or civil action.

AI Explanation

Another definitions question, but a different concept. In the booklet’s "Definitions and General Terms," a "Statute of Limitations" is a law that limits the time within which a criminal prosecution or a civil action must be started. Not to be confused with the "Statute of Frauds," which concerns whether certain contracts must be in writing.

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