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Conveniently, the decision came when it was too late to retry Mr. da Silva before the statute of limitations ran out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

The local suppression of abolitionist mail persisted throughout the antebellum era during the administrations of Jackson’s eight successors, none of whom enforced the federal statute prohibiting detention of the mail.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

"So if there were laws in our statute book in 1994, the constitution explicitly says they remain in force until parliament repeals them, abolishes them or changes them," he adds.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

In Texas, legal malpractice claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, although certain exceptions may extend the filing deadline.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

“I’m sorry, Shady. The statute is clear. As of October first, if the town doesn’t buy the land, it becomes available for public sale.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

It would have also been absurd given the constitutional principles and federal statutes.

From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026

The case spawned in Nevada, of all places, as the local Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter notifying Kalshi that it was violating Nevada statutes and gaming regulations.

From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026

You can tell the importance of someone by how many statutes have been erected in tribute, and Sir Billy Boston wasn't lacking.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Massachusetts recently softened its statutes so that only federal Medicaid dollars, and not anything involving state funds, would be subject to recovery.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

He was familiar with the state’s statutes and was completely capable of trying a case in court.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith