Discussion Question

What type of law says that you cannot intentionally take someone else's property? What type of law says that you have to file a legal action, if at all, within 2 years of learning of the tortious conduct (legal violation)? 

• Under criminal law, larceny is similar to theft in many jurisdictions taking one's property without the use of force. Larceny, and other forms of property crime are placed under the category of theft in criminal law. A person will be convicted for larceny if it is proven that there was unlawful taking of someone else's property, taking was done without the consent of the owner, and that there was an intention to permanently deprive the owner of his property. Under the law of torts, there are several acts that have been put in place to govern claims against tortious conduct. One of them is the limitation period, within which a claim can be made or legal action taken in regard to a tortious act. Different states will have different limitation periods. Some states require that legal action be taken against an offender for a tort within two years of learning of the conduct. Some states extend this to even six years, after which you lose the right to take legal action against an offender.