Which of the following can toll the statute of limitations?

The timely filing of a complaint is indeed a way to toll the statute of limitations. When a plaintiff files a complaint within the specified time frame allowed by law, it prevents the statute of limitations from expiring. The act of filing provides notice to the defendant and ensures that the legal process can begin, maintaining the integrity of the plaintiff’s claim while the resolution of the case progresses through the court system.

In other contexts, options such as a defendant moving to another state, a case being dismissed, or a defendant being out of town do not generally toll the statute of limitations. A defendant moving may present challenges in the prosecution of the case but does not stop the clock on the statute of limitations. Similarly, the dismissal of a case (unless it is with specific permission to refile) typically does not toll the limitations period; the plaintiff must refile within the time remaining under the original statute. Being out of town also does not affect the limitations time frame; the statute remains in effect regardless of a defendant's physical whereabouts.

Thus, the timely filing of a complaint serves as a formal initiation of the legal proceedings, preserving the right to pursue the claim within the appropriate statutory limitation period.