§71.47. Limitations.
28 C.F.R. § 71.47
The notice of hearing with respect to a claim or statement must be served in the manner specified in § 71.8 within 6 years after the date on which such claim or statement is made.
If the defendant fails to file a timely answer, service of a notice under § 71.10(b) shall be deemed a notice of hearing for purposes of this section.
The statute of limitations may be extended by written agreement of the parties.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 28 U.S.C. 509, 510; 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812; Pub. L. 101-410, 104 Stat. 890, as amended by Pub. L. 104-134, 110 Stat. 1321.
Source
Source: Order No. 1268-88, 53 FR 11646, Apr. 8, 1988, unless otherwise noted.