**Supreme Court Blocks Virgin Islands Trucking Lawsuit Over Timing**
The Virgin Islands Supreme Court has ruled that 3RC & Company waited too long to sue Boynes Trucking System, throwing out the case on statute of limitations grounds.
The dispute began when 3RC claimed Boynes failed to deliver freight as promised under a contract. 3RC filed suit after the deadline set by local law, and Boynes asked the court to dismiss the claim as untimely. The high court agreed, holding that once the clock runs out, even legitimate grievances cannot proceed.
This decision reinforces strict filing deadlines for contract disputes in the territory, giving trucking companies stronger protection against old claims. Carriers now have clearer certainty that stale lawsuits will not drag on years later.
**Bottom Line:** Miss the deadline, lose the case.
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/10862274/3rc-company-inc-v-boynes-trucking-system-inc/
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