§ 201. Application of article. An action, including one brought in the
name or for the benefit of the state, must be commenced within the time
specified in this article unless a different time is prescribed by law
or a shorter time is prescribed by written agreement. No court shall
extend the time limited by law for the commencement of an action.
Structure New York Laws
CVP - Civil Practice Law and Rules
Article 2 - Limitations of Time
202 - Cause of Action Accruing Without the State.
203 - Method of Computing Periods of Limitation Generally.
204 - Stay of Commencement of Action; Demand for Arbitration.
205-A - Termination of Certain Actions Related to Real Property.
206 - Computing Periods of Limitation in Particular Actions.
207 - Defendant's Absence From State or Residence Under False Name.
211 - Actions to Be Commenced Within Twenty Years.
212 - Actions to Be Commenced Within Ten or Fifteen Years.
213-A - Residential Rent Overcharge.
213-B - Action by a Victim of a Criminal Offense.
213-C - Action by Victim of Conduct Constituting Certain Sexual Offenses.
213-D - Actions to Be Commenced Within Three Years; Medical Debt.
214-C - Certain Actions to Be Commenced Within Three Years of Discovery.
214-D - Limitations on Certain Actions Against Licensed Engineers and Architects.
214-G - Certain Child Sexual Abuse Cases.
214-H - Certain Actions by Public Water Suppliers to Recover Damages for Injury to Property.
214-J - Certain Sexual Offense Actions.
216 - Abbreviation of Period to One Year After Notice.
217-A - Actions to Be Commenced Within One Year and Ninety Days.