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Q: Sacramento CA Courts civil case if a judge dismissed it without prejudice what's the statute of limitations to refile?

In Sacramento California Courts in a civil case if a judge dismissed the civil case without prejudice what is the statute of limitations I have to refile?

2 Lawyer Answers
Gerald Barry Dorfman
Gerald Barry Dorfman
Answered
  • Appeals & Appellate Lawyer
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The statute of limitations is the same one that applied to the original filing. It is not extended or changed by the dismissal.

Kenneth Sisco agrees with this answer

Kenneth Sisco
Kenneth Sisco
Answered
  • Norco, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: I agree. One has nothing to do with the other.

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