Legal
Tolling
Tolling is the legal pausing of a statute of limitations, which stops the filing deadline from running during a defined period such as a claimant's minority, incapacity or a defendant's absence from the state.
Where a claim belongs to a minor, the limitation period is commonly tolled until they reach eighteen.
Tolling rules are highly state-specific and are not something to rely on without your attorney's confirmation.
Related terms
- Statute of limitations — A statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit, which varies by state and by claim type — commonly two to three years for personal injury — and after which the claim is barred permanently.
- Notice of claim — A notice of claim is a formal written notification that must be filed before suing a government entity, typically within a much shorter window than the ordinary statute of limitations.
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