Q: Can you sue for domestic violence or assault after the 3 year limitation if you have enough proof ?
I am wondering if it is legally possible to sue after the 3 year limitation if i provided enough proof
A: Limitations on claims are governed by statute and are usually so fact-sensitive that you need to speak to an individual lawyer as soon as you can to determine whether you may bring a claim. With that said, Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 95 places a one year limit on civil claims for assault & battery. If you have a family law case that involved a history of domestic violence, that one year limit will not apply. You will be able to raise claims within your family law case from the time they began, although the relief available in a family law case is different from that in a civil suit.
A: Most civil claims have an applicable statute of limitations that defines the window, or time period, when you may bring a claim. Generally, a civil claim for assault or battery must be brought within 1 year of the event. You should speak privately with a lawyer if you wish to assess your specific claim.
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