Civil Code Article 128
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
Extinctive prescription starts from the moment when the claim may be exercised. If the claim is for the forbearance of an act, the prescription starts from the time of act.
中文原文 民法第128條
消滅時效，自請求權可行使時起算。
以不行為為目的之請求權，自為行為時起算。
以不行為為目的之請求權，自為行為時起算。