The statute of limitations passes before an injured party sustains damage. Statute of limitations or doctrine of laches in relation to declaratory actions, 151 A.L.R. 1076.A party seeking to recover upon a claim, counterclaim, or cross-claim or to obtain a declaratory judgment may, at any time after the expiration of 30 days. See D.C. Code § 12301 (Lexis Advance through May 2, 2024.) ""Declaratory judgment actions are subject to a fouryear statute of limitations. (a) Legislative acts in violation of this Constitution or the Constitution of the United States are void, and the judiciary shall so declare them. In GeorgiaPacific Consumer Products LP v. Mascio, 2015 Colo. Dist. Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial; Related Mo- tion for a New Trial; Conditional Ruling. (a) JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW. The threshold issue is whether a statute of limitation applies to Gardei's claims.