Within two years: (1) an action for libel, slander, or false imprisonment; and (2) an action upon a statute for a forfeiture or penalty to the State. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-145; 1952 Code Section 10-145; 1942 Code Section 390; 1932 Code Section 390; Civ. P. '22 Section 333; Civ. P. '12 Section 139; Civ. P. '02 Section 114; 1870 (14) 448, Section 116; 1988 Act No. 391, Section 3; 2001 Act No. 102, Section 2.
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