The check was for a substantial amount. Best of all, she could save a substantial amount of money for a down payment on her own place. Only those who have made substantial contributions will be considered. The weak can now do substantial harm to the strong. At year's end, the bills, totaling a substantial amount, would be culled and donated to charity.
In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases gives an injured person three years from the date of the injury to go to civil court and file a lawsuit. (N.C. Gen. Stat. section 1-52).
DEFINITION of 'Statute Of Limitations'. A statute of limitations is a law which sets out the maximum time that parties have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of an alleged offense. The precise form of a statute of limitations differs from one jurisdiction to the next. In general, the length of time allowed under a statute of limitations varies depending upon the severity of the offense.