R.R. v. New Life Community Church of CMA, Inc.

Supreme Court of Florida ____________ No. SC18-962 ____________ R.R., et al., Petitioners, vs. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CMA, INC., et al., Respondents. October 1, 2020 MUÑIZ, J. Although this case arises in the troubling context of child sexual abuse, it is ultimately about the separation of powers and the proper role of courts in applying statutes of limitations. The Legislature has adopted a comprehensive statutory framework to govern limitations periods, including provisions that address when those periods begin to run (accrual) and when they are suspended from running (tolling).…