A statute of repose places an absolute limit on when a lawsuit may be filed regardless of when the defect is discovered.

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A statute of repose is different from a statute of limitations in that it places an absolute time limit on when a lawsuit may be filed regardless of when the defect is discovered. In contrast, a statute of limitations allows a certain amount of time after the discovery of the defect for a lawsuit to be filed.

A Statute of Repose Places an Absolute Limit on When