Which term describes the period during which an action must be commenced, measured from the event giving rise to the claim?

• A. Statute of limitations
• B. Venue
• C. Tort
• D. Transcript

Answer: (A)

The period described is the statute of limitations. It sets the deadline for when a lawsuit must be started, counting from the event that gave rise to the claim (the injury, breach, or triggering conduct). If you don’t file before that deadline, the claim is typically barred, even if the evidence is strong, unless tolling or other exceptions apply. In New York, the exact length depends on the type of claim, so different injuries or breaches have different timeframes, but the core idea remains the same: you must sue within the legally prescribed period. The other terms refer to different ideas—venue is where you file, a tort is a civil wrong, and a transcript is a written court record.