Practice point: A fraud-based action must be
commenced within six years of the fraud, or within two years from the
time the plaintiff discovered the fraud, or could with reasonable
diligence have discovered it, whichever is later, pursuant to CPLR 213[8].
Student note: On a motion to dismiss a complaint as time-barred, pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5), the defendant must establish,
prima facie, that the time in which to commence the action has expired. The burden then shifts to
the plaintiff to raise an issue of fact as to whether the statute of
limitations is tolled or is otherwise inapplicable.
Case: Belzer v. Hirsch, NY Slip Op 02403 (2d Dept. 2014).
Here is the decision.
Tomorrow's issue: Legal malpractice claims and settlements.
