Possible interpretation: Even though we may want to say No to temptation (doing something bad), our body may be unable to resist it. Origin: This proverb is based on a verse in the Bible (Matthew 26:41): Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak..
The time limits for products liability claims vary from state to state. No state has a statute of limitations for defective product claims of less than one year.
The trial court, relying on section 11583, ruled that the one-year limitations period of Code of Civil Procedure section 340.5 was tolled by appellantâs payment of respondentâs medical expenses. It denied appellantâs motion to conduct a bifurcated jury trial on the statute of limitations issue. In a special verdict, the jury found that appellant was negligent and that its negligence was a substantial factor in causing harm to respondent. It awarded damages of $543,034. The trial court reduced the damages to $285,114.