The limitation of action for liquidated damages for late delivery is three years. The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the creditor knows or should know that the right is damaged and the debtor knows it. However, the people's court shall not protect the rights that have been damaged for more than 20 years. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend the time according to the application of the obligee.

What is the civil procedure?

1, the plaintiff sued;

2. The court will serve a copy of the indictment on the defendant after accepting it;

3. The defendant submits the defense within fifteen days, and the court will serve a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days. If the defendant fails to submit the defense, it will not affect the trial;

4. If a hearing is decided, the parties concerned shall be notified and announced three days before the hearing;

5. Court investigation;

6. Court debate;

7. At the end of the court debate, a judgment shall be made according to law;

8. Announcement of judgment.

Legal basis: Article 192 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

If the limitation of action expires, the debtor may raise the defense of non-performance.

After the expiration of the limitation period of action, if the debtor agrees to perform it, it shall not defend itself on the grounds of the expiration of the limitation period of action; If the debtor voluntarily performs, it may not request the return.

Article 195

In any of the following circumstances, the limitation of action shall be interrupted, and the limitation period shall be recalculated from the date of interruption and the end of relevant procedures:

(1) The creditor makes a performance request to the debtor;

(2) The debtor agrees to perform its obligations;

(3) The obligee brings a lawsuit or applies for arbitration;

(four) other circumstances with the same effect as bringing a lawsuit or applying for arbitration.