Statute of Limitations. Statutes of limitations govern how long an individual has to file a claim against an estate. Depending on the type of challenge, some documents may be discarded after as little as two years.
Definition of consumer rights. 1 Meaning of consumer rights. Consumption (or right of the consumer) is the name given to the set of rules emanating from public authorities aimed at the protection of the consumer or user in the market of goods and services, giving and regulating certain rights and obligations.
Consumer protection laws are federal and state statutes governing sales and credit practices involving consumer goods.