The claim has an expiry date
Limitation
A claim that becomes time-barred is lost — however well documented it is. Here are the time limits, and what interrupts them.
2 concepts
- Interruption of limitation (afbrydelse af forældelse) Interrupting the limitation period resets the clock — it happens when the debtor acknowledges the debt, or when legal steps are taken. Acknowledgement or legal action happens through
- Limitation period (forældelsesfrist) The limitation period is the time you have to pursue the claim — as a general rule 3 years, after which the claim is lost. 3 years general rule
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