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Limitation period: deadlines & limitation periods

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The general limitation period is 3 years from when you learned of the violation and the proper defendant.

The general limitation period is 3 years from when you learned of the violation and the proper defendant.

The key deadlines you must not miss and when the clock starts.

3 years (general), max 10 years from the violation (ГК РФ ст. 196, 200).

Don't wait until the last day: preparing documents takes time, and a missed deadline is often irreversible.

Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.

Norms & sources
  • ГК РФ ст. 196
  • ГК РФ ст. 200

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