Difference between revisions of "Separate Accrual Rule"
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| − | The Separate Accrual Rule is a court doctrine for applying a [[statute of limitations]], whereby each time a plaintiff discovers or should have discovered an injury a new cause of action arises regardless of how long ago the wrongful act occurred. | + | The '''Separate Accrual Rule''' is a court doctrine for applying a [[statute of limitations]], whereby each time a plaintiff discovers or should have discovered an injury a new cause of action arises regardless of how long ago the wrongful act occurred. |
Several Courts of Appeals (2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th) currently apply the Separate Accrual Rule to actions brougher under [[RICO]]. | Several Courts of Appeals (2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th) currently apply the Separate Accrual Rule to actions brougher under [[RICO]]. | ||
[[Category:Legal terms]] | [[Category:Legal terms]] | ||
Revision as of 19:49, February 20, 2008
The Separate Accrual Rule is a court doctrine for applying a statute of limitations, whereby each time a plaintiff discovers or should have discovered an injury a new cause of action arises regardless of how long ago the wrongful act occurred.
Several Courts of Appeals (2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th and 11th) currently apply the Separate Accrual Rule to actions brougher under RICO.