The general law of limitation changes after a civil cause of action accrues but before the suit is…
The general law of limitation in force when a suit is instituted ordinarily governs even if the cause of action arose earlier. The Supreme Court applied that principle in C.…
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The general law of limitation changes after a civil cause of action accrues but before the suit is filed. The claim was still enforceable before the change, and no transitional or special provision applies. Which limitation law ordinarily governs the suit?
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The general law of limitation in force when a suit is instituted ordinarily governs even if the cause of action arose earlier. The Supreme Court applied that principle in C. Beepathumma v. Velasari Shankaranarayana Kadambolithaya. Transitional provisions and bars or rights already accrued can affect the result. The question excludes those circumstances.
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Option A
Incorrect. An earlier accrual date does not ordinarily fix the applicable procedural limitation law for a later suit.
Option B
Correct. Subject to the stated qualifications, the law in force when the suit is instituted governs.
Option C
Incorrect. There is no general rule allowing the claimant the longer of the two periods.
Option D
Incorrect. The applicable law follows the governing legal rules, rather than an unrestricted choice by the court.
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