California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Blease v. Osborne, E049809, Super.Ct.No. CIVVS804111 (Cal. App. 2010):
"It is well accepted that a limitations period commences when the cause of action 'accrues.' [Citations.] '"Generally speaking, a cause of action accrues at 'the time when the cause of action is complete with all of its elements.'"' [Citation.] 'The cause of action ordinarily accrues when, under the substantive law, the wrongful act is done and the obligation or liability arises, i.e., when an action may be brought.' [Citation.]" (Salenga v. Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 986, 996.)
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