WHEN DOES A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BEGIN TO RUN IN MISSOURI?

When clients come to us for help, the first thing we do is determine the applicable statute of limitations for all potential claims. A statute of limitations is the time period during which a claim must be filed in a court of law or other legal tribunal. The purpose of a statute of limitations is twofold: (1) it provides potential plaintiffs a clear picture of when they must assert their claims and (2) it provides certainty to potential defendants that they may not be liable for actions taken many years ago. In Missouri, statutes of limitations for various claims are set by the legislature. These statutory periods vary based