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# O.C.G.A. § 9-3-53. Period of limitations not extended.

Nothing in this article shall extend the period of limitations prescribed by the law of this state for the bringing of any action or shall postpone the time as of which a cause of action accrues.

## History

Ga. L. 1968, p. 127, § 3.

## Law Reviews

For article discussing architect liability for product design and supervision of construction, and the statute of limitations, see 14 Ga. St. B.J. 164 (1978).