Title 15 — Commerce and TradeRelease 119-73
§78aa–1 Special provision relating to statute of limitations on private causes of action
Title 15 › Chapter CHAPTER 2B— - SECURITIES EXCHANGES › § 78aa–1
Summary
Treat the deadline for any private lawsuit under section 78j(b) that began on or before June 19, 1991, as the deadline that applied in that place on June 19, 1991, including that place’s rules about retroactivity. That rule also covers cases that began on or before June 19, 1991, were later dismissed as too late after that date, and would have been filed on time under the rules in effect on June 19, 1991.
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Title 15, §78aa–1
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(a)The limitation period for any private civil action implied under section 78j(b) of this title that was commenced on or before June 19, 1991, shall be the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on June 19, 1991.
(b)Any private civil action implied under section 78j(b) of this title that was commenced on or before June 19, 1991—
(1)which was dismissed as time barred subsequent to June 19, 1991, and
(2)which would have been timely filed under the limitation period provided by the laws applicable in the jurisdiction, including principles of retroactivity, as such laws existed on June 19, 1991,
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ConstitutionalityFor information regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, see the Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court on the Constitution Annotated website, constitution.congress.gov.
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15 U.S.C. § 78aa–1
Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73