DOCTRINE OF CONTRA NON VALENTEM

doctrine of contra non valentem (kon-tr[schwa] non v[schwa]-len-t[schwa]m). The rule that a limitations or prescriptive period does not begin to run against a plaintiff who is unable to act, usu. because of the defendant’s culpable act, such as concealing material information that would give rise to the plaintiff’s claim. — Often shortened to contra non […]