Statute of Limitations Analysis Chain

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Block ID: 7e01de98-0102-4461-88fb-564a260912e4

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Determine whether the claim in {claim_facts} is time-barred, working the limitations analysis in its proper sequence because an untimely claim dies regardless of its merit. (1) Identify the correct limitations period: pin down the precise legal theory of the claim, since the period depends on the claim type and choosing the wrong characterization applies the wrong clock — check whether multiple theories carry different periods. (2) Determine the accrual date — when the clock started — which is the most litigated question: the general rule is when the claim's elements were complete, but the discovery rule may delay accrual until the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its cause. (3) Compute the deadline from accrual and compare to the filing date to see whether it's facially timely or barred. (4) Then check for tolling that stops or pauses the clock: minority or incapacity of the plaintiff, the defendant's fraudulent concealment, absence from the jurisdiction, or a pending related proceeding. (5) Check for anything that resets or shortens the clock — a contractual limitations period, a statute of repose that bars the claim after a fixed time regardless of discovery. (6) State whether the claim is timely, the pivotal date, and note that limitations periods, accrual rules, and tolling are strictly jurisdiction- and claim-specific and must be confirmed by a licensed attorney immediately, since deadlines are unforgiving.

Determine whether the claim in {claim_facts} is time-barred, working the limitations analysis in its proper sequence because an untimely claim dies regardless of its merit. (1) Identify the correct limitations period: pin down the precise legal theory of the claim, since the period depends on the claim type and choosing the wrong characterization applies the wrong clock — check whether multiple theories carry different periods. (2) Determine the accrual date — when the clock started — which is the most litigated question: the general rule is when the claim's elements were complete, but the discovery rule may delay accrual until the plaintiff knew or should have known of the injury and its cause. (3) Compute the deadline from accrual and compare to the filing date to see whether it's facially timely or barred. (4) Then check for tolling that stops or pauses the clock: minority or incapacity of the plaintiff, the defendant's fraudulent concealment, absence from the jurisdiction, or a pending related proceeding. (5) Check for anything that resets or shortens the clock — a contractual limitations period, a statute of repose that bars the claim after a fixed time regardless of discovery. (6) State whether the claim is timely, the pivotal date, and note that limitations periods, accrual rules, and tolling are strictly jurisdiction- and claim-specific and must be confirmed by a licensed attorney immediately, since deadlines are unforgiving.

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Name	Type	Required	Trust level
claim_facts		yes

statute-of-limitationstimelinessaccrualchain-of-thought

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Submitted by James P FounderMod via mcp · 2026-07-18