Civil actions, without exception, can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this title, after the cause of action shall have accrued, unless where, in special cases, a different limitation is prescribed by statute.

(Amended by Stats. 1897, Ch. 21.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 312

  • action: as used in this Title is to be construed, whenever it is necessary so to do, as including a special proceeding of a civil nature. See California Code of Civil Procedure 363
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.