AK Bar Alaska Civil Procedure

Question 1

What is the general statute of limitations for contract claims in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

Alaska Civil Rule 8 and AS 09.10.050 establish a general 6-year statute of limitations for contract claims.

Question 2

In Alaska, what is the statute of limitations for personal injury tort claims?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

AS 09.10.070 provides a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Alaska.

Question 3

Under the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant must serve an answer to a complaint within how many days?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a) requires an answer within 21 days of service, mirroring the federal rule.

Question 4

What is Alaska's court rule governing discovery of electronically stored information (ESI)?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Rule 26(b)(1)

Answer

Alaska Rule 26(b)(1) covers the scope of discovery including electronically stored information.

Question 5

In Alaska, mandatory arbitration applies to civil cases with claims not exceeding what amount?

Accepted Answer

$100,000

Answer

Under AS 09.43.010, civil cases with claims of $100,000 or less are subject to mandatory arbitration in Alaska.

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