Breach of Contract or Negligence Claim? The Gist of the Action Doctrine
Your right to sue, and the legal remedies available to you, depend not only on the particular facts of your case, but also on the legal basis or theory of your claim.
Discovery Rule
You may still be able to pursue your claim: The Discovery Rule
By: James C. Dalton Statutes of limitation require that legal claims be filed in court within a specific time period after the claim arises. A claim for breach of contract, for example, must be brought within four years of when the breach occurred and a claim for personal injuries due to negligence is subject …