Lewis v. Anthony Republican Publishing Co.

In a motion for leave to file an additional petition for a rehearing, appellant urges that the action was barred by the statute of limitations.

Not so. The statute reads:

“Civil actions . . . can only be brought within the following periods.

“Fourth — Within one year: An action for libel, . . .” (Civ. Code, § 17.)

By the act of congress, approved March 8, 1918, it is provided:

“Sec. 205. That the period of military service shall not be included in computing any period now or hereafter to be limited by any law for the bringing of any action by or against any person in military service or by or…