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RUNNING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

A metaphorical expression, by which is meant that the time mentioned in the statute of limitations is considered as passing. 1 Bouv. Inst. no. 801.

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