5501 - Scope of chapter.
CHAPTER 55 LIMITATION OF TIME Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Civil Actions and Proceedings C. Criminal Proceedings D. Appeals Enactment. Chapter 55 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.202, No.53). Special Provisions in Appendix. See section 25 of Act 142 of 1976 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to the effect of Act 142 on periods of limitations applicable under prior law. Cross References. Chapter 55 is referred to in sections 763, 933, 1722, 5103, 7538 of this title; section 108 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses); section 921 of Title 30 (Fish); section 6302 of Title 75 (Vehicles). SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 5501. Scope of chapter. 5502. Method of computing periods of limitation generally. 5503. Commencement of matters. 5504. Judicial extension of time. 5505. Modification of orders. § 5501. Scope of chapter. (a) General rule.--An action, proceeding or appeal must be commenced within the time specified in or pursuant to this chapter unless, in the case of a civil action or proceeding, a different time is provided by this title or another statute or a shorter time which is not manifestly unreasonable is prescribed by written agreement. (b) Uniform Commercial Code.--The provisions of Title 13 (relating to commercial code), to the extent that they are inconsistent with this chapter, shall control over the provisions of this chapter. (c) Equitable matters.--Nothing in this chapter shall modify the principles of waiver, laches and estoppel and similar principles heretofore applicable in equitable matters. (Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Nov. 1, 1979, P.L.255, No.86, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Oct. 5, 1980, P.L.693, No.142, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1982, P.L.1409, No.326, eff. imd.; July 11, 1996, P.L.607, No.104, eff. 60 days)